Early 18th century; earliest use found in Eliza Smith (d.?1732), writer on cookery. From classical Latin orīganumoriganum, with alteration of the ending.
Definition of origany in US English:
origany
noun
rare, historical
Origanum.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Eliza Smith (d. ?1732), writer on cookery. From classical Latin orīganum origanum, with alteration of the ending.