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oregano

[ uh-reg-uh-noh, aw-reg ]

noun

  1. an aromatic herb, Origanum vulgare, of the mint family, having leaves used as seasoning in cooking.


oregano

/ ˌɒɪˈɡɑːəʊ /

noun

  1. a Mediterranean variety of wild marjoram ( Origanum vulgare ), with pungent leaves
  2. the dried powdered leaves of this plant, used to season food
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of oregano1

First recorded in 1765–75; from Spanish ǰéԴ : “wild marjoram,” from Latin ǰīԳܳ. See origan
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of oregano1

C18: American Spanish, from Spanish, from Latin ǰīԳܳ, from Greek origanon an aromatic herb, perhaps marjoram
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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.

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I also have a deep love for fresh herbs in my salads — coriander, dill, chives, parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary and many others.

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“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.”

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Nadia stands to get a shaker of oregano and some napkins.

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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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