Translingual

Perilla

Wikispecies

Proper noun

Perilla f

1. A taxonomic genus within the family Lamiaceae – the shiso herb.

See also

• Perilla frutescens

English

Purple perilla

Noun

perilla ‎(plural perillas)

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

Anagrams

• pallier

Catalan

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iʎa

Verb

perilla

1. third-person singular present indicative form of perillar
2. second-person singular imperative form of perillar

Spanish

Etymology

pera +‎ -illa

Noun

perilla f ‎(plural perillas)

1. goatee
2. knob, doorknob

Synonyms

• (goatee): piocha f (Mexico), barba de chivo f, chiva f, chivera f