transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhi-səp ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English ysop, from Old English ysope, from Latin hyssopus, from Greek hyssōpos, of Semitic origin; akin to Hebrew ēzōbh 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