oregano

[ uh-reg-uh-noh, aw-reg‐ ]

/ əˈrɛg əˌnoʊ, ɔˈrɛg‐ /

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

Also called pot marjoram.

Compare marjoram.

Origin of oregano

1765–75; < American Spanish orégano, Spanish: wild marjoram < Latin orīganum. See origan

Goats milk is the closest equivalent to human breast milk and I always take these in combination with oil of oregano capsules.

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It calls for Calabrian oregano on the branch, which if you can get from your local Italian food store, is always worth the effort.

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These lamb burgers buzz with Greek flavors—garlic, oregano, and mint.

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She smelled faintly of garlic, oregano and some kind of incense, maybe sandalwood.

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There is no danger of inflammation—nothing beats the oregano for preventing that, and you need not be afraid of fever.

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oregano

/ (ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːnəʊ) /

a Mediterranean variety of wild marjoram (Origanum vulgare), with pungent leaves

the dried powdered leaves of this plant, used to season food

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