oregano
noun
oreg·a·no
ə-ˈre-gə-ˌnō 
1
: a bushy perennial mint (Origanum vulgare) with leaves that are used as a seasoning and a source of aromatic oil
called also origanum, wild marjoram
2
: any of several plants (genera Lippia and Coleus) other than oregano of the vervain or mint families
Examples of oregano in a Sentence
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.
Recent Examples on the Web
Many of the same herbs and vegetables that mingle with rosemary in the pot, like peppers and oregano, also work well as garden neighbors.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 June 2024
My strapping, $20 entree is the most expensive item on the menu and tastes of care as much as bitter oranges, garlic, oregano and mildly nutty annatto in the marinated flap steak.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Not quite a tomato sauce; definitely not a tomato salad, this preparation teases the tomatoes' essence in a Jacuzzi of olive oil, fresh oregano and green olives.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 24 June 2024
Bathe it in a marinade of mashed garlic, orange and lime juices, salt, cumin, crushed oregano and pepper.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 June 2024
My strapping, $20 entree is the most expensive item on the menu and tastes of care as much as bitter oranges, garlic, oregano and mildly nutty annatto in the marinated flap steak.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
Not quite a tomato sauce; definitely not a tomato salad, this preparation teases the tomatoes' essence in a Jacuzzi of olive oil, fresh oregano and green olives.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 24 June 2024
Bathe it in a marinade of mashed garlic, orange and lime juices, salt, cumin, crushed oregano and pepper.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
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“Oregano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oregano. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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oregano
noun
oreg·a·no
ə-ˈreg-ə-ˌnō
plural oreganos
: a bushy mint with leaves used as a seasoning and a source of a fragrant oil
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