Perilla Definition
pə-rĭlə
noun
An annual ornamental Asian plant (Perilla frutescens) in the mint family, having large green or purple-red leaves, small white flowers, and oil-yielding seeds.
American Heritage
The aromatic leaves of this plant, used as a condiment and flavoring in East Asian cuisine.
American Heritage
The plant shiso.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- genus Perilla
pronoun
A taxonomic genus within the tribe Elsholtzieae "” the shiso herb.
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Other Word Forms of Perilla
Noun
Singular:
perillaPlural:
perillasOrigin of Perilla
New Latin genus name of unknown origin
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From New Latin
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