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

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perilla

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

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

From Seattle Times ● May 13, 2023

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

From Washington Times ● Apr. 24, 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

Soya bean and perilla oils behaved like straight linseed oil, the former being a little slower and the latter slightly more rapid in drying properties.

From Paint Technology and Tests by Gardner, Henry A.