oregano

oreg·a·no

noun \ə-ˈre-gə-ˌnō\

Definition of OREGANO

1

: a bushy perennial mint (Origanum vulgare) that is 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

1. The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.

Origin of OREGANO

American Spanish orégano, from Spanish, wild marjoram, from Latin origanum — more at origanum

First Known Use: 1771

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