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oregano

Pronunciation: /ˌɒrɪˈgɑːnəʊ, əˈrɛgənəʊ/
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Definition of oregano

noun

[mass noun]
  • an aromatic Eurasian plant related to marjoram, with small purple flowers and leaves used as a culinary herb.
    • Origanum vulgare, family Labiatae

Origin:

late 18th century: from Spanish, variant of origanum

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