单词 | hyssop |
释义 | hyssop n.   1. any small bushy aromatic herb of the genus Hyssopus, esp. H. officinalis, formerly used medicinally.   2. Bibl. a a plant whose twigs were used for sprinkling in Jewish rites. b a bunch of this used in purification. Etymology: OE (h)ysope (reinforced in ME by OF ysope) f. L hyssopus f. Gk hyssopos, of Semitic orig. |
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