† ˈorgament Herb. Obs.
[Corrupt ad. L. origanum.]
= origan, marjoram.
| 1552 Elyot, Amomis..hath a flower like to Orgament. 1601 Holland Pliny II. 64 Orgament, which in tast..resembleth Sauery, hath many kinds, & all medicinable. 1607 Topsell Four-f. Beasts (1658) 103 Herb-dragon, orchanes, orgament, and mastick. 1657 C. Beck Univ. Char. I iv b, Orgament herb. |
Also † ˈorgamy Obs. (cf. organy2).
| 1609 Heywood Brit. Troy iv. xiv. 81 The Storke hauing a branch of Orgamy Can..the Adders sting eschew. |