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origanum

noun orig·a·num \ ə-ˈri-gə-nəm \

Definition of origanum

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

Origin and Etymology of origanum

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

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