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

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

From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2023

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

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2023

The kimbap has a layer of perilla leaf plus sesame seeds, asparagus, carrot, egg and pickled radish.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023

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.