n.
Pronunciation: ' hi-s ə p
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English ysop, from Old English ysope, from Latin hyssopus, from Greek hyss ō pos, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew ē z ō bh hyssop
Date: before 12th century
1 : a plant used in purificatory sprinkling rites by the ancient Hebrews
2 : a European mint ( Hyssopus officinalis ) that has highly aromatic and pungent leaves and is sometimes used as a potherb