hyssop Meaning & Definition
/ˈhɪ.səp/
What Does Hyssop Mean?
As a noun, hyssop means Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally. It is also used to mean Any of several similar plants: Agastache foeniculum, blue giant hyssop.
Word Facts for Hyssop
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhɪ.səp/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | hyssopus officinalis |
| Plural | hyssops |
Hyssop Definition (Noun)
- Any of several aromatic bushy herbs, of the genus Hyssopus, native to Southern Europe and once used medicinally.
- Any of several similar plants: Agastache foeniculum, blue giant hyssop.
- Agastache foeniculum, blue giant hyssop.
- The sagebrush (Artemisia spp.).
- A plant used for the sprinkling of blood or water in purification rituals and at Passover, Origanum syriacum.
Noun
- Any of several similar plants
- A plant used used for sprinkling of blood or water in purification rituals and at Passover, Origanum syriacum
Synonyms of Hyssop
Hyssop synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
hyssop (countable and uncountable, plural hyssops)
Words That Rhyme With Hyssop
Origin of Hyssop
Via Latin hȳsōpum, from Ancient Greek ὕσσωπος (hússōpos), of Semitic origin.
How to Pronounce Hyssop
The standard pronunciation of hyssop is /ˈhɪ.səp/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (hɪ).
Frequently Asked Questions About Hyssop
What part of speech is hyssop?
Hyssop is a noun.
What is another word for hyssop?
You can replace hyssop with words such as hyssopus officinalis. See the full list of hyssop synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of hyssop?
The plural of hyssop is hyssops.