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Hyssop

Noun:

1. Aromatic herbaceous plant (Hyssopus officinalis) with small bluish-purple flowers and narrow leaves, used in cooking and traditional medicine.

Example sentence: I added a pinch of hyssop to the soup to enhance its flavor.

2. Biblical plant (Origanum syriacum or Majorana syriaca) believed to have healing properties and used in ancient rituals.

Example sentence: The priest sprinkled the sacred water infused with hyssop during the religious ceremony.

Noun:

1. A tool or branch used for sprinkling water or other liquids.

Example sentence: The gardener used a hyssop to water the delicate seedlings.

2. A type of surgical sponge or brush used for cleansing wounds or applying medications.

Example sentence: The nurse used a hyssop to gently clean the patient's wound.

Adjective:

1. Popular term used to describe something that is widely accepted or enjoyed by many people.

Example sentence: The band's new album is hyssop among music lovers and has topped the charts.

Local:

1. Referring to something specific or relevant to a particular area or region.

Example sentence: The local restaurant recommends their signature dish, hyssop-infused lamb.

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