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shiso

/ˈʃisoʊ/

Meanings

noun

紫苏

Any of several varieties of the herb Perilla frutescens, related to basil and mint, used in Japanese cooking.

Examples :

厨师用一小枝新鲜的紫苏装饰寿司,增添了一股独特的草本风味。