origanum

/əˈrɪgənəm/

Definitions of origanum

1. noun

   any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings
   types:

   Origanum vulgare, marjoram, oregano, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet

   aromatic Eurasian perennial

   Majorana hortensis, Origanum majorana, knotted marjoram, sweet marjoram

   aromatic European plant native to Mediterranean and Turkey; not widespread in Europe

   Origanum dictamnus, cretan dittany, crete dittany, dittany of crete, hop marjoram, winter sweet

   dwarf aromatic shrub of Crete

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests