Etymology

perilla

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Today it means: An East Asian herb with flavorful leaves used in cooking and as a garnish, Perilla frutescens. Also grown for the seeds, which contain an edible and industrially-useful oil. Full definition →

taxonomic name Perilla
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  1. taxonomic name · borrowed fromPerilla
  2. taxonomic name · borrowed fromPerilla
  3. English todayperilla

Borrowed from taxonomic name Perilla.

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