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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Mix it with about ¼ oz coarse salt and a pinch of oregano.
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Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as well as the oregano, cumin, coriander, and paprika.
—Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
Garnish with the remaining cucumber sliced, parsley and or oregano.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
This lemon-oregano shrimp dish was my favorite of the bunch.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 June 2026
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Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, as well as the oregano, cumin, coriander, and paprika.
—Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
Garnish with the remaining cucumber sliced, parsley and or oregano.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
This lemon-oregano shrimp dish was my favorite of the bunch.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 June 2026
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“Oregano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oregano. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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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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