oregano

(ô reg′ə nō, ə-)

noun

any of a number of plants (esp. Origanum vulgare) of the mint family, the fragrant leaves of which are used for seasoning

Origin: Sp orégano < L origanum < Gr origanon

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noun

A perennial Eurasian herb (Origanum vulgare) of the mint family, having aromatic leaves.
The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.

Origin:

Origin: Spanish orégano, wild marjoram

Origin: , from Latin orīganum

Origin: , from Greek orīganon

Origin: , probably of North African origin

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