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shiso

British  
/ ˈʃiːsəʊ /

noun

  1. another name for beefsteak plant

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Etymology

Origin of shiso

Japanese

Example Sentences

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It’s time to spotlight herbs with a quieter footprint: tarragon, marjoram, shiso and chervil.

From Salon

The collaboration duo is available for a limited time and includes a bottle of Plum Shiso and Pear Verbena.

From Salon

And it’s fresh and has shiso leaves.

From Los Angeles Times

She was surrounded by lettuce, parsley, mint, alfalfa and purple shiso leaves used for tempura in one of her restaurants.

From New York Times

To begin: daikon simmered in dashi with golden miso over the top, with the melty-soft radish’s near-sweetness balanced against the miso’s ferment; a few tiny purple shiso flowers added color and a minute spicy ping.

From Seattle Times