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origan

American

[awr-i-guhn, or-] / ˈɔr ɪ gən, ˈɒr- /

noun

an aromatic herb, especially oregano.

origan British

/ ˈɒrɪɡən /

noun

another name for marjoram

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Etymology

Origin of origan

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin orīganum < Greek orī́ganon; derivation and further etymology uncertain

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Then let the womb be prepared with syrup of stoebis, hyssop, calamint, mugwort, with distilled water, a decoction of elder, marjoram, sage, origan, spearage, pennyroyal, and betony.

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