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

Example Sentences

One ounce oil of spike, half ounce origanum, half ounce amber, aqua fortis and sal amoniac 1 drachm, spirits of salts 1 drachm oil of sassafras half ounce, harts-horn half ounce.

From The Arabian Art of Taming and Training Wild and Vicious Horses by Kincaid, P. R.

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 Bevan, William

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

There is an oil made from thyme that cures the tooth-ache, a drop or two of it being put upon lint and applied to the tooth; this is commonly called oil of origanum.

From The Botanist's Companion, Volume II by Salisbury, William

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.