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origanum

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. origanum (noun)
  2. oregano (noun)

orig·a·num

noun \ə-ˈri-gə-nəm\

Definition of ORIGANUM

: any of several aromatic mints (especially genus Origanum) used as seasonings; especially : oregano 1

Origin of ORIGANUM

Middle English, from Latin, wild marjoram, from Greek origanon
First Known Use: 14th century

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