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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Add tomatoes, pepper, salt, oregano, cumin, and chipotle peppers.
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Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Other seasonings including mustard, oregano, garlic and horseradish have been shown to stimulate the same nerve receptors.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, and flour and cook 1 minute.
—Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Add tomatoes, fennel seeds, oregano, and garlic powder.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
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Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
Other seasonings including mustard, oregano, garlic and horseradish have been shown to stimulate the same nerve receptors.
—Andrea Muraskin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, and flour and cook 1 minute.
—Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
Add tomatoes, fennel seeds, oregano, and garlic powder.
—Emily Teel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Oregano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oregano. Accessed 15 Apr. 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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