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shiso

British  
/ ˈʃiːsəʊ /

noun

  1. another name for beefsteak plant

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of shiso

Japanese

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

From Salon Apr. 3, 2025

Nori, furikaki, sesame seeds, fresh ginger and tender shiso leaves are common seasonings.

From Washington Post May 5, 2022

After the challah experience, Ms. Damuck brought over a watermelon and shiso salad to a barbecue at Mr. Blanco’s home in Malibu.

From New York Times Apr. 15, 2022

It's not easy being green, unless you're this risotto recipe that gets its pastel color and bright, crisp flavor from pears, celery, and shiso leaf, an herb that's part of the mint family.

From Salon Jan. 29, 2022

In addition to sesame seeds and seaweed, some include bonito, shrimp, salmon, egg, wasabi or shiso.

From Seattle Times Nov. 30, 2021

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