Definition of Origanum

1. Noun. Any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings.

Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Origanum
Specialized synonyms: Marjoram, Oregano, Origanum Vulgare, Pot Marjoram, Wild Marjoram, Winter Sweet, Knotted Marjoram, Majorana Hortensis, Origanum Majorana, Sweet Marjoram, Cretan Dittany, Crete Dittany, Dittany Of Crete, Hop Marjoram, Origanum Dictamnus, Winter Sweet

Definition of Origanum

1. an aromatic herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Origanum

1. A genus of aromatic labiate plants, including the sweet marjoram (O. Marjorana) and the wild marjoram (O. Vulgare). Origin: L. Origanum, Gr, prob. Fr. Mountain + brightness, beauty. Cf. Organy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Origanum

orificium
orificium externum uteri
orificium internum uteri
orificium ureteris
orificium urethrae externum
orificium vaginae
oriflamme
oriflammes
origami
origamis
origan
origane
origanes
origans
origanum (current term)
origanum (current term)
origanums
Origanum dictamnus
Origanum majorana
origanum oil
Origanum vulgare
Origen
origin
origin
original
original
originalism
originalities
originality
originally

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