perilla

American  

[puh-ril-uh] / pəˈrɪl ə /

noun

1. any of several aromatic Asian plants belonging to the genus Perilla, of the mint family, especially P. frutescens, which has become naturalized in the eastern U.S. and from which perilla oil is obtained.

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Etymology

Origin of perilla

< New Latin (Linnaeus), of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Then, the table is blanketed in banchan, side dishes meant to complement and elevate the meal, as well as rice, perilla, lettuce, and endive, to wrap morsels of grilled meat.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

It will also feature a yellow squash soup and cured strawberries with perilla leaf oil.

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2023

This kimbap is stuffed with luxe ingredients: pork belly with perilla leaf, asparagus and pickled radish; shrimp tempura with sweet honey and spicy mayo; steak and Swiss cheese with asparagus.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023

Lee of Yangji Gamjatang is proud that his restaurant has served its fiery red stew with chunks of pork neck floating alongside potatoes and perilla leaves to four visiting South Korean presidents.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2022

The perilla oil was made from one of the first importations into this country, and was dark in appearance.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.