perilla

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

An East Asian herb with flavorful leaves used in cooking and as a garnish, Perilla frutescens. Also grown for the seeds, which contain an edible and industrially-useful oil.

/pəˈɹɪl.ə/

perilla perillas

From translingual Perilla (genus name).

beefsteak plant shiso

perillaldehyde perillyl

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