origanum
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of origanum
New Latin, from Greek origanon wild marjoram
Example Sentences
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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
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 William Thomas Fernie
The meat is sometimes minced, and after the addition of ground origanum leaves and spearmint, is placed in jars and slowly cooked.
From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by William Bevan
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
For twenty years the distillation of origanum oil has been made under Government control.
From Notes on Agriculture in Cyprus and Its Products by William Bevan
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