ORIGANUM


Meaning of ORIGANUM in English

[ ɒ'rɪg(ə)nəm ]

■ noun an aromatic plant of a genus that includes marjoram and oregano. [Genus Origanum .]

Origin

L., from Gk origanon , perh. from oros 'mountain' + ganos 'brightness'.

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