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origanum

Pronunciation: /ɒˈrɪg(ə)nəm/
Definition of origanum

noun

  • an aromatic plant of a genus that includes marjoram and oregano.
    • Genus Origanum, family Labiatae

Origin:

Latin, from Greek origanon, perhaps from oros 'mountain' + ganos 'brightness'

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