dittany
noun pl. dittanies
- a creeping, woolly herb (Origanum dictamnus) of the mint family, native to Crete
- gas plant
- ☆ a small perennial herb (Cunila origanoides) of the mint family, found in E U.S.
See dittany in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dĭtˈn-ē)
noun pl. dit·ta·nies - An aromatic woolly plant (Origanum dictamnus) native to Crete, formerly believed to have magical powers.
- See stone mint.
- See gas plant.
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