Definitions

1. noun

a plant with small, blue, purple, or white flowers, used in medicine and as a symbol in the Bible.

“The priest used hyssop to purify the temple.”

2. noun

a sweet, aromatic herb used as a flavoring in soups and sauces.

“The chef added hyssop to the bouillon for extra flavor.”

3. verb

to sprinkle or rub with the ashes of the red heifer, as a ritual of purification.

“In the ancient ritual, the priest hyssoped the altar.”