origanum
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of origanum
New Latin, from Greek origanon wild marjoram
Example Sentences
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Its odour and taste depend on an essential oil known commercially as oil of origanum.
From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas
The following table shows the exports of origanum oil in recent years: Year.
From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by Bevan, William
In its wild state the plant from which origanum oil is distilled is a small perennial shrub, but, if cultivated, its size may be doubled or even trebled.
From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by Bevan, William
Sore Throat Liniment.—Gum camphor, two ounces; castile soap, shaved fine, one drachm; oil of turpentine and oil of origanum, each one-half ounce; opium, one-fourth of an ounce; alcohol, one pint.
From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham
When oils are preferable to hair washes, those strongly scented with the oil of rosemary, to which a few drops of oil of thyme or origanum may be added, appear to be the most useful.
From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous
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