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oregano

Syllabification: (o·reg·a·no)
Pronunciation: /əˈregəˌnō/
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Definition of oregano

noun

  • an aromatic plant related to marjoram, with leaves that are used fresh or dried as a culinary herb.
    • Origanum vulgare, family Labiatae

Origin:

late 18th century: from Spanish, variant of origanum

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