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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
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Pomodoro sauce Makes 2 cups 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried oreganoSalt, to taste Place tomatoes in a food processor.
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On Wednesday, June 28, the list of vegetables was long, including carrots, kale, chard, scallions, oregano, purslane, beets, cilantro and honey that is harvested from hives on the farm.
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Parsley, basil, and mint are a good combo; cilantro and oregano are good together, too.
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Mix ground chiles with thyme, oregano, coriander, fennel, chipotle chile powder, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl to combine.
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Before grilling the ribs, make the sweet-and-spicy dipping sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, jalapeno and oregano.
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The menu featured slightly spicy meatballs bound with quinoa on a bed of zucchini noodles (made with OXO’s Good Grips Handheld Spiralizer) and tomato sauce finished with fresh basil and oregano.
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Season with whatever suits your taste or the recipe at hand: salt, pepper, garlic or onion powder, dried herbs such as parsley, oregano, thyme and basil and Parmesan cheese.
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A tall bouquet of blossoming chives and a flat of frilly micro-herbs — oregano, cilantro and amaranth among them — await the scissors’ snip.
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Origin and Etymology of oregano
American Spanish orégano, from Spanish, wild marjoram, from Latin origanum — more at origanum
OREGANO Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of oregano for English Language Learners
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: an herb that has green leaves with a sweet smell which are used in cooking
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See words that rhyme with oregano Spanish Central: Translation of oregano Nglish: Translation of oregano for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about oregano
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