Definition of SHISO

shiso

Noun

  • Any of several varieties of the herb Perilla frutescens, related to basil and mint, used in Japanese cooking.

Origin / Etymology

From Japanese 紫蘇 (shiso).

Synonyms

perilla

Scrabble Score: 8

shiso: not valid in Scrabble (US) TWL Dictionary
shiso: not valid in Scrabble (MW) Merriam-Webster Dictionary
shiso: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

shiso: valid Words With Friends Word