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origan

or·i·gan
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [awr-i-guh n, or-]
    • /ˈɔr ɪ gən, ˈɒr-/
    • /ˈɒ.rɪ.ɡən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-i-guh n, or-]
    • /ˈɔr ɪ gən, ˈɒr-/

Definition of origan word

  • noun origan an aromatic herb, especially oregano. 1

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Origin of origan

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin orīganum < Greek orī́ganon; derivation and further etymology uncertain

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Parts of speech for Origan

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

origan popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

origan usage trend in Literature

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