winter sweet

/ˌwɪntər swit/

Other forms: winter sweets

Definitions of winter sweet

1. noun

   aromatic Eurasian perennial
   synonyms: Origanum vulgare, marjoram, oregano, pot marjoram, wild marjoram

   type of:

   origanum

   any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings
2. noun

   dwarf aromatic shrub of Crete
   synonyms: Origanum dictamnus, cretan dittany, crete dittany, dittany of crete, hop marjoram

   type of:

   origanum

   any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings
3. noun

   deciduous Japanese shrub cultivated for its fragrant yellow flowers
   synonyms: Chimonanthus praecox, Japan allspice, Japanese allspice

   type of:

   bush, shrub

   a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
4. noun

   medium-sized shrubby tree of South Africa having thick leathery evergreen leaves and white or pink flowers and globose usually two-seeded purplish black fruits
   synonyms: Acocanthera oblongifolia, Acocanthera spectabilis, poison arrow plant

   type of:

   bush, shrub

   a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems