origanum

noun

orig·​a·​num ə-ˈri-gə-nəm How to pronounce origanum (audio)
: any of several aromatic mints (especially genus Origanum) with aromatic leaves used as seasonings
especially : oregano sense 1

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Za’atar is the Arabic name for origanum syriacum, an herb native to the Levantine swath of the Middle East that includes Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Jordan. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2021

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of origanum was in the 14th century

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“Origanum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/origanum. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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