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The Clue

European mints (7 letter answer)

The Answer

HYSSOPS

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Notes

The answer HYSSOPS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Definition

HYSSOP as a noun:

1. (hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis) = a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil
2. bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes