origanum
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of origanum
New Latin, from Greek origanon wild marjoram
Example Sentences
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Take the ointment of rosin, 4 ozs; finely ground verdigris, 1/2 oz; turpentine, 2 oz; mutton tallow, 2 lbs; oil of origanum, 1/2 oz; tincture of iodine, 1/2 oz.
From Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets by Young, Daniel
The Seeds.—The seeds of common bishops-weed are large and pale-coloured: their smell and taste are weak, and without any thing of the origanum flavour of the true ammi, which does not grow in this country.
From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William
Take of olive oil 1/2 a pint, oils of rosemary and origanum, of each 1/8 of an oz.
From Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets by Young, Daniel
One ounce oil of spike, half ounce origanum, half ounce oil amber.
From The Arabian Art of Taming and Training Wild and Vicious Horses by Kincaid, P. R.
A Wonderful Liniment.—Two ounces oil of spike, two ounces origanum, two ounces hemlock, two ounces wormwood, four ounces sweet oil, two ounces spirit of ammonia, two ounces gum camphor, two ounces spirits turpentine.
From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Burroughs, Barkham
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