perilla

[puh-ril-uh]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of perilla¹

< 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.

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But no matter the order, Lee Hae-yeon, the owner, serves small side dishes of kimchi, tofu, boiled bean sprouts and marinated perilla leaves.

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Para usarlo giré una perilla al costado del visor con el fin de ajustarlo a la medida de mi rostro y aseguré una tira de velcro sobre mi cabeza.

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I always add a side of greens — crunchy romaine and herby perilla leaves — and make little lettuce wraps.

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

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