perilla
Definition
Noun 1. A small genus of Asiatic herbs: Perilla is the scientific name for a genus of plants in the mint family (Lamiaceae). These plants are native to Asia and are known for their aromatic leaves, which are used in cooking and traditional medicine.
Usage
- is used as a proper noun, the name of a genus. It is typically written in italics in scientific contexts: .
- In common usage, it often refers to the most well-known species within this genus, .
Examples
- Scientific Context: "The genus includes several aromatic herbs."
- Culinary Context: "The green leaves of , often called shiso, are a common garnish in Japanese cuisine."
- Botanical Context: "Researchers are studying the oil content of various species."
Advanced Usage
- "Perilla oil": An oil extracted from the seeds of , used in cooking, as a drying oil, and in traditional medicine.
- Perilla oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
- "Perilla frutescens": The full botanical name for the most common cultivated species, also known by names like shiso, beefsteak plant, or Korean perilla.
- The purple variety of Perilla frutescens is used to color umeboshi (pickled plums).
Variants and Related Words
- Shiso (n.): The Japanese name for the leaves of .
- Beefsteak plant (n.): A common name for , referring to the purple-leafed variety.
- Egoma (n.): A Korean and Japanese name for a specific type of perilla, often referring to the seed or oil.
- Perillaldehyde (n.): An organic compound that is the primary component of perilla leaf oil, responsible for its distinctive aroma.
Synonyms
- Shiso (specifically for the culinary herb )
- Beefsteak plant (a common name for the ornamental and culinary plant)
Notes on Meaning
The word perilla almost exclusively refers to the botanical genus and its species. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses. Its primary meanings are: 1. Botanical/Taxonomic: The genus itself. 2. Culinary: The edible herb, primarily Perilla frutescens. 3. Agricultural/Commercial: The source of perilla seed oil.
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small genus of Asiatic herbs
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