origan
/ˈɒrɪɡ(ə)n/Now rare or historical
noun
Any plant of the genus Origanum; especially wild marjoram or oregano, O. vulgare. In early use also: †wild thyme or pennyroyal ( obsolete ).
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in Palladius' De Re Rustica. From Middle French, French origan, Middle French auriganne, origane and its etymon classical Latin orīganum origanum.
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