origanum
/ɒˈrɪɡ(ə)nəm
/noun
An aromatic plant of a genus that includes marjoram and oregano.
- Genus Origanum, family Labiatae.
- He'd had to assure her that garlic and origanum were necessities, and avocado vinaigrette could add a delightful - and nourishing - touch to a meal.
- Italian oregano (Origanum X majoricum) is a hybrid resulting from crossing oregano and sweet marjoram (Origanum majorana).
Origin
Latin, from Greek origanon, perhaps from oros 'mountain' + ganos 'brightness'.
Rhymes
- biocentrist
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- bioclast
- bioclastic
- bioclimate
- bioclimatic