oregano
noun
oreg·a·no
ə-ˈre-gə-ˌnō 
1
: a bushy perennial mint (Origanum vulgare) with leaves that are used as a seasoning and a source of aromatic oil
called also origanum, wild marjoram
2
: any of several plants (genera Lippia and Coleus) other than oregano of the vervain or mint families
Examples of oregano in a Sentence
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.
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Some relatively cold-tolerant herbs such as parsley, cilantro, chervil, chives, dill and oregano, can be planted outdoors in mid-spring.
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Add the oregano and crushed red pepper, stirring for a few seconds to bloom them and open up their flavors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Add fresh herbs like parsley and oregano, flaky salt, black pepper, and a cup or so of red wine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
The distinctive flavor of oregano grows more pronounced the hotter and drier its growing conditions and is typically best just prior to flowering.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
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Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Add the oregano and crushed red pepper, stirring for a few seconds to bloom them and open up their flavors.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Add fresh herbs like parsley and oregano, flaky salt, black pepper, and a cup or so of red wine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
The distinctive flavor of oregano grows more pronounced the hotter and drier its growing conditions and is typically best just prior to flowering.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oregano
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“Oregano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oregano. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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oregano
noun
oreg·a·no
ə-ˈreg-ə-ˌnō
plural oreganos
: a bushy mint with leaves used as a seasoning and a source of a fragrant oil
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