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.
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Add chicken broth, vegetable broth, chicken, egg noodles, carrots, basil, oregano salt and pepper.
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Bev Barrett, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Mix ricotta, parmesan and oregano; spread over noodles in dish.
—Susan Nicholson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Whisk in maple syrup, oregano, and pepper until mixture is slightly creamy, about 1 minute.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
The health benefits of oregano The health benefits of oregano are numerous.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 July 2024
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Bev Barrett, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Mix ricotta, parmesan and oregano; spread over noodles in dish.
—Susan Nicholson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Whisk in maple syrup, oregano, and pepper until mixture is slightly creamy, about 1 minute.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2024
The health benefits of oregano The health benefits of oregano are numerous.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 July 2024
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“Oregano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oregano. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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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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