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