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shiso

Pronunciation: /ˈʃiːsəʊ/

Definition of shiso

noun

[mass noun]
  • a plant of the mint family, native to eastern Asia, used as a herb in Japanese cookery.

    Perilla frutescens, family Labiatae (or Lamiaceae): many varieties

Origin:

Japanese

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Definition of shiso in the US English dictionary