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shiso Synonyms

Another word for shiso

Choosing another word for shiso depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An annual herbaceous plant (Perilla frutescens var. crispa) in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to mountainous regions of China and India and extensively cultivated in East Asia for its fragrant foliage and seeds.

Usage Example

"She planted both red and green varieties of perilla in her summer herb garden."

Strongest
perilla

• noun (Context 2)

The aromatic, serrated green or purple leaf of a cultivated Asian mint-family herb, widely used as a fresh culinary vegetable, wrap, and garnish in Japanese and East Asian cuisine.

Usage Example

"The chef wrapped the fresh sashimi in a crisp green perilla leaf to add a bright, minty note."

Strongest
perilla
Strong
beefsteak

• Nearby Words

shisha
shishapangma
shishito
shiso
shit
shitbag
shitfaced

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shiso. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shiso
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