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Definition of Dittany

1. Noun. Eurasian perennial herb with white flowers that emit flammable vapor in hot weather.

Definition of Dittany

1. n. A plant of the Mint family (Origanum Dictamnus), a native of Crete.

Definition of Dittany

1. Noun. (botany) A labiate plant, ''Origanum dictamnus'', formerly renowned for its medicinal properties; dittany of Crete. ¹

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Definition of Dittany

1. a perennial herb [n -NIES]

Medical Definition of Dittany

1. A plant of the Mint family (Origanum Dictamnus), a native of Crete. The Dictamnus Fraxinella. See Dictamnus. In America, the Cunila Mariana, a fragrant herb of the Mint family. Origin: OE. Dytane, detane, dytan, OF. Ditain, F. Dictame, L. Dictamnum, fr. Gr, a plant growing in abundance on Mount Dicte in Crete. Cf. Dittander. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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