dittany /ˈdɪtəni/ noun4 •A labiate plant of species Origanum dictamnus, formerly renowned for its medicinal properties; dittany of Crete. •A fragrant plant in the rue family, Dictamnus albus. •False dittany (Pseudodictamnus mediterraneus, syn. Ballota pseudodictamnus) •(US) A fragrant herb in the mint family native to the eastern United States (Cunila origanoides). formsdittanies
