'Dictamnus Fraxinella' definitions:

Definition of 'Dictamnus Fraxinella'

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  • Dictamnus \Dic*tam"nus\ (d[i^]k*t[a^]m"n[u^]s), n. [L. See Dittany.] (Bot.) A suffrutescent herb, Dictamnus Fraxinella (the only species), with strong perfume and showy flowers. The volatile oil of the leaves is highly inflammable. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Dictamnus Fraxinella'

From: GCIDE
  • Dittany \Dit"ta*ny\, n. [OE. dytane, detane, dytan, OF. ditain, F. dictame, L. dictamnum, fr. Gr. di`ktamnon, di`ktamnos, a plant growing in abundance on Mount Dicte in Crete. Cf. Dittander.] (Bot.) (a) A plant of the Mint family (Origanum Dictamnus), a native of Crete. (b) The Dictamnus Fraxinella. See Dictamnus. (c) In America, the Cunila Mariana, a fragrant herb of the Mint family. [1913 Webster]