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  1. origanumnoun

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

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  1. origanum

    Origanum is a genus of herbaceous perennials and subshrubs in the family Lamiaceae, native to Europe, North Africa, and much of temperate Asia. Many species are aromatic and widely cultivated for their essential oils. Species like Origanum vulgare, also known as oregano, is commonly used in cooking for its strong flavor.

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  1. Origanum

    Origanum is a genus of about 20 species of herbaceous perennials and subshrubs in the family Lamiaceae, native to the Mediterranean and south eastern Asia, where they are found in open or mountainous habitats. They have strongly aromatic leaves and abundant tubular flowers with long-lasting coloured bracts. The genus includes the important group of culinary herbs, marjoram and oregano. Origanum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species, including Coleophora albitarsella.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Origanum

    A plant genus of the family LAMIACEAE that is the source of a familiar food seasoning.

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  1. moringua

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of origanum in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of origanum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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