origanum

British  

/ əˈrɪɡənəm /

noun

1. any plant of the herbaceous aromatic Mediterranean genus Origanum: family Lamiaceae See oregano marjoram dittany

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Etymology

Origin of origanum

New Latin, from Greek origanon wild marjoram

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Example Sentences

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origanum

The following table shows the exports of origanum oil in recent years: Year.

From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by William Bevan

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 Daniel Young

Essential Oils and Perfumes Origanum Oil Different opinions have been held as to the botanical identification of the plant from which the Cyprus origanum oil is produced.

From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by William Bevan

The latter quantity would produce 40 to 60 okes of origanum oil, which is largely used in England for perfuming soap and other purposes.

From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by William Bevan

Take a handful each of balm of southernwood, origanum, wormwood, calamint, bay berries and marjoram, and four drachms of juniper berries; make a decoction of these in water, and use this for fomentations and infusions.

From The Works of Aristotle the Famous Philosopher Containing his Complete Masterpiece and Family Physician; his Experienced Midwife, his Book of Problems and his Remarks on Physiognomy by Aristotle

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