perilla

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /pəˈɹɪl.ə/

Noun

perilla

1. 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.

Synonyms

• beefsteak plant (purple-leaved variety)
• shiso

Translations

• French: perilla, pérille, pérille de Nankin
• Russian: пери́лла

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