dittany

/ˈdɪtəni/ · noun

Meaning

A labiate plant, Origanum dictamnus, formerly renowned for its medicinal properties; dittany of Crete.
A fragrant plant in the rue family, Dictamnus albus
A fragrant herb in the mint family native to the eastern US, Cunila origanoides

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Related words

fraxinella(English)gas plant(English)burning bush(English)dictamnus alba(English)ditander(English)dictamnus(English)sweet horsemint(English)datura(English)cretan(English)crete(English)perennial(English)plants(English)

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