origanum
noun
orig·a·num
ə-ˈri-gə-nəm 
: any of several aromatic mints (especially genus Origanum) with aromatic leaves used as seasonings
especially
: oregano sense 1
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Za’atar is the Arabic name for origanum syriacum, an herb native to the Levantine swath of the Middle East that includes Lebanon, Palestine, Syria and Jordan.
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“Origanum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/origanum. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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