Definition of origanum Origanum

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Noun

Plural: origanums

origanum - any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings
  herbaceous plant, herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
  genus origanum a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae
  origanum vulgare, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, marjoram, oregano, winter sweet pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
  knotted marjoram, majorana hortensis, origanum majorana, sweet marjoram aromatic European plant native to Mediterranean and Turkey; not widespread in Europe
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • origanum (n.)
    A genus of aromatic labiate plants, including the sweet marjoram (O. Marjorana) and the wild marjoram (O. vulgare).

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  • origanum
    Genus of about 20 species of aromatic herbs in the family Lamiaceae.

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  • Origanum is a genus of herbs. They are native to the Mediterranean and Asia. well-known members include Oregano and Marjoram. Some of the species are used by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species.

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