Noun | 1. | winter sweet - dwarf aromatic shrub of Crete genus Origanum - a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae origanum - any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings |
2. | ![]() marjoram, oregano - pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets genus Origanum - a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae origanum - any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings | |
3. | ![]() Acocanthera, Acokanthera, genus Acocanthera, genus Acokanthera - small genus of trees and shrubs containing strongly toxic cardiac glycosides; Arabia to Africa | |
4. | winter sweet - deciduous Japanese shrub cultivated for its fragrant yellow flowers Chimonanthus, genus Chimonanthus - small genus of Asian deciduous or evergreen shrubs having fragrant flowers: winter sweet |