Dittany
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A Eurasian perennial herb of the genus Dictamnus, notable for its white flowers and the flammable vapour it releases in warm weather.
“Dittany was once believed to have powerful medicinal properties and was cultivated in monastery gardens.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
dit·ta·ny
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Synonyms
fraxinella
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Wordle
Double T in the middle and ends in ANY. Contains I and A as vowels. Rare botanical term.
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Scrabble
Y at the end scores 4 points. A specialised word but valid in competitive Scrabble sets.
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