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oregano
[ uh-reg-uh-noh, aw-reg‑ ]
noun
- an aromatic herb, Origanum vulgare, of the mint family, having leaves used as seasoning in cooking.
oregano
/ ˌɒɪˈɡɑːəʊ /
noun
- a Mediterranean variety of wild marjoram ( Origanum vulgare ), with pungent leaves
- the dried powdered leaves of this plant, used to season food
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of oregano1
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Example Sentences
His gumbo recipe, for example, calls for two pouches each of smoked clams, oysters and mackerel along with white rice, oregano, cumin and chile peppers.
I also have a deep love for fresh herbs in my salads — coriander, dill, chives, parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary and many others.
“They don’t get Berkey water, just regular water,” she says, before laughing and admitting: “With a little apple cider vinegar and oregano oil in it.”
Nadia stands to get a shaker of oregano and some napkins.
Dijon mustard can bring a flavorful kick to marinades, dressings and sauces, and so can fresh or dried herbs, such as basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, parsley and cilantro.
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