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origanum

/ əˈrɪɡənəm /

noun

  1. any plant of the herbaceous aromatic Mediterranean genus Origanum: family Lamiaceae See oregano marjoram dittany
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of origanum1

New Latin, from Greek origanon wild marjoram
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Example Sentences

Page 233: "majoram" changed to "marjoram" (Origanum majorana (or common marjoram)).

The caterpillar feeds on thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) and marjoram (Origanum vulgare).

Marjoram oil, distilled from Origanum majoranoides, and obtained entirely from Cyprus.

The dark-coloured oil of origanum of the shops is obtained from Thymus vulgare.

Dr Cattell scents it with the oils of origanum and bergamot instead of cinnamon.

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