oregano
IPA: ɔrˈɛgʌnoʊ
noun
- A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves.
- Other herbs with a similar flavor, including other species in the genus Origanum, and Mexican oregano, Lippia graveolens
- The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food.
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Examples of "oregano" in Sentences
- Add the tomatoes and oregano as well.
- Oregano is an important culinary herb.
- Finally add the salt, oregano and parsley.
- Mike notes that he is allergic to oregano.
- There are a number of subspecies of oregano.
- The garden was decorated with dried oregano.
- Only a few kinds of pizza have oregano toppings.
- Oregano is an indispensable ingredient in Greek cuisine.
- It is true that cinnamon, basil, pepper, and oregano are all similar.
- Mexican oregano has a very similar flavour to oregano, but is usually stronger.
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