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dittany

dit·ta·ny [ dítt'nee ] (plural dit·ta·nies or dit·ta·ny)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. pink-flowered plant of S Europe: an aromatic plant related to oregano and marjoram and cultivated as an ornamental and for its medicinal properties. Flowers: pink. Native to: southern Europe.  Latin name Origanum dictamnus.

2. culinary herb: an aromatic plant cultivated as a kitchen herb. Latin name Cunila origanoides.

3. plants 
Same as  gas plant


[12th century. < Old French ditain, medieval Latin ditaneum< Greek diktamnon]
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