oregano

[ uh-reg-uh-noh, aw-reg‐ ]

noun
  1. an aromatic herb, Origanum vulgare, of the mint family, having leaves used as seasoning in cooking.

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Origin of oregano

1
First recorded in 1765–75; from Spanish orégano : “wild marjoram,” from Latin orīganum. See origan

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oregano

/ (ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːnəʊ) /


noun
  1. a Mediterranean variety of wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare), with pungent leaves

  2. the dried powdered leaves of this plant, used to season food

Origin of oregano

1
C18: American Spanish, from Spanish, from Latin orīganum, from Greek origanon an aromatic herb, perhaps marjoram

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