origan

[ awr-i-guhn, or- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

origan

/ ˈɒrɪɡən /

Origin of origan¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin orīganum < Greek orī́ganon; derivation and further etymology uncertain

Origin of origan¹

C16: from Latin orīganum, from Greek origanon an aromatic herb, perhaps marjoram; compare oregano

I chanced to see her in her proper hue,Bathing herself in origan and thyme.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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