origan

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[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- Any plant of the genus Origanum; especially wild marjoram or oregano, O. vulgare. In early use also: †wild thyme or pennyroyal (obsolete).


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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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