perilla

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

beefsteak plant

Perilla frutescens

edible seed

Pronounced as (IPA)
/pəˈɹɪl.ə/
Etymology

From translingual Perilla (genus name).

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