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- [awr-i-guh n, or-]
- /ˈɔr ɪ gən, ˈɒr-/
- /ˈɒ.rɪ.ɡən/
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- [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
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adjective
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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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