origanum
- any plant of the herbaceous aromatic Mediterranean genus Origanum: family LamiaceaeSee oregano, marjoram, dittany (def. 1)
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Word Origin
New Latin, from Greek origanon wild marjoram
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It is extracted from Origanum oil by means of a 10% potash solution.
Marjoram oil, distilled from Origanum majoranoides, and obtained entirely from Cyprus.
The Handbook of Soap ManufactureW. H. Simmons
Dr Cattell scents it with the oils of origanum and bergamot instead of cinnamon.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume IIArnold Cooley
Page 233: "majoram" changed to "marjoram" (Origanum majorana (or common marjoram)).
The caterpillar feeds on thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) and marjoram (Origanum vulgare).
Butterflies and MothsWilliam S. Furneaux