ORIGANUM


Meaning of ORIGANUM in English

n.

Pronunciation: ə - ' ri-g ə -n ə m

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, wild marjoram, from Greek origanon

Date: 14th century

: any of several aromatic mints (esp. genus Origanum ) used as seasonings especially : OREGANO 1

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