oregano

noun oreg·a·no \ ə-ˈre-gə-ˌnō \

|Updated on: 14 Jun 2018

Definition of oregano

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

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Examples of oregano in a Sentence

The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.

Recent Examples of oregano from the Web

Put the tomatoes, cucumber, olives, feta, fresh mint, fresh oregano, and pink peppercorns in a large salad bowl.

— ellise pierce, star-telegram, "Disguise the greens to beat boring salads this summer," 31 May 2018
Lunch • Chocolate fig muffin • Improvised salad of cucumbers, tomatoes, Feta cheese, avocado, oregano, and olive oil and vinegar This particular weekend, things got random really fast.

— abby langer, SELF, "Here's What a Registered Dietitian Eats When She Doesn't Meal Prep," 25 May 2018
In this version, a flank steak is marinated in a mix of ancho chile for heat, brown sugar for caramelization, and dried oregano and toasted sesame oil for complexity.

— melissa clark, New York Times, "A Salad Primed for the Grill," 18 May 2018
Remove from heat, add 2 sprigs fresh oregano, and let cool completely.

— WSJ, "Hold the Mayo: 4 Adventurous Alternatives to Potato Salad," 19 Apr. 2018
In a medium pot, cook 1 large chopped onion, 1 small chopped green bell pepper, 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon dried oregano in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 6 minutes or until softened.

— atlanta life, ajc, "7 Day Menu Planner," 30 Mar. 2018
Considered an all-purpose Middle Eastern seasoning, za’atar is typically made with ground herbs such as thyme, oregano and marjoram and mixed with toasted sesame seeds and salt.

— susan selasky, Detroit Free Press, "Restaurant of the Year Classic: Three simple Lebanese recipes from Phoenicia," 11 Feb. 2018
Meanwhile, reduce oven heat to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons olive oil with thyme, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.

— cheryl slocum, Country Living, "Eggplant Lasagna," 20 July 2012
Think seared wild salmon over rice pilaf topped with creamy avocado tzatziki sauce and fresh tomato oregano relish; shrimp and white wine squid-ink ravioli with prawns sautéed in a roasted garlic white wine butter sauce.

— lauren daley, BostonGlobe.com, "Providence is bursting with new things to see, do, and eat," 23 May 2018

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