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Meaning of dittany | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈdɪtəni/

Definitions

  1. A labiate plant of species Origanum dictamnus, formerly renowned for its medicinal properties; dittany of Crete.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A fragrant plant in the rue family, Dictamnus albus.
    countable, uncountable
  3. False dittany (Pseudodictamnus mediterraneus, syn. Ballota pseudodictamnus)
    countable, uncountable
  4. A fragrant herb in the mint family native to the eastern United States (Cunila origanoides).
    US, countable, uncountable

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Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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