dittany

ˈdɪtəni

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#1·9h ago

A labiate plant of species , formerly renowned for its medicinal properties; .

Origin: From (French dictame), from , from , reportedly from Dicte, a mountain in Crete on whose slopes the plant grew. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).

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#2·9h ago

A fragrant plant in the rue family, .

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#3·9h ago

(US) A fragrant herb in the mint family native to the eastern United States ().

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