エゴマ

noun

egoma; wild sesame; oilseed perilla

An annual herb in the mint family, cultivated for its seeds and oil. Often contrasted with 紫蘇 (shiso), which is a different variety of the same species.

See also: シソ

• エゴマの葉はは焼やき肉にくを包つつむのに使つかわれる。

  Egoma leaves are used to wrap grilled meat.

• エゴマ油ゆにはオメガ3脂し肪ぼう酸さんが豊ほう富ふに含ふくまれている。

  Egoma oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.