Definition of "dittany" in English

noun

1. A labiate plant of species Origanum dictamnus, formerly renowned for its medicinal properties; dittany of Crete.

2. A fragrant plant in the rue family, Dictamnus albus.

3. False dittany (Pseudodictamnus mediterraneus, syn. Ballota pseudodictamnus)

4. (US) A fragrant herb in the mint family native to the eastern United States (Cunila origanoides).