hyssop

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Definitions

noun

Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally
Any of several similar plants
The sagebrush (Artemisia spp.)
A plant used used for sprinkling of blood or water in purification rituals and at Passover, Origanum syriacum

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Synonyms

hyssopus officinalis hedge giant hyssop nettle-leaf giant hyssop water hyssop bacopa hedgehyssop anise hyssop hyoscyamus agastache bugleweed yellow-flowered water hyssop horehound hyacinth orthosiphon french honeysuckle

Associated

lustration marjoram oregano sprinkle anise purify thyme lavender mint israelites stricken herb

Rhymes

piss up kiss up chris up this up

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