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ORIGAN
/ˈɔrəɡən/NounO-ri-gano-ri-gan · 3 syllablesAdvanced/Professional
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025
Meaning
Alternative form of oregano (“wild marjoram, Origanum vulgare”).
Etymology
Origin: Latin
L. origanum, Gr. 'o`ros, mountain + Organy
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2025.