oregano

noun oreg·a·no \ ə-ˈre-gə-ˌnō \

Updated on: 6 Apr 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

Add 1/3 cup orzo, 2 (14.5-ounce) cans undrained diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed white beans, 2 (14-ounce) cans unsalted vegetable broth, coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

— atlanta life, ajc, "7 Day Menu Planner," 30 Mar. 2018
In a small bowl, combine oregano, thyme, coriander, black pepper, garlic, lemon rind, and olive oil.

— karoline boehm goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: Juicy, rosy leg of lamb, rubbed with a fresh herb and spice paste, graces the Easter table," 26 Mar. 2018
Toss skin-on chicken thighs with smoked paprika, oregano, cumin and a drizzle of olive oil.

— terri milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The versatile chickpea: For all kinds of reasons, this is a legume to love," 2 Mar. 2018
Stir in tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, sugar, vinegar and garlic.

— shay spence, PEOPLE.com, "Natalie Morales Dishes on Her Family's Fresh Start in Los Angeles," 23 Feb. 2018
Add cumin, coriander, oregano, paprika and pepper to food processor with anchos; process until finely ground, about 2 minutes; transfer mixture to a bowl.

— bill daley, chicagotribune.com, "Super Bowl game plan for a healthier party," 29 Jan. 2018
Stir in chili powder, oregano, cumin, and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.

— marian cooper cairns, Country Living, "Black Pepper and Bacon Pinto Beans," 2 Nov. 2017
Season with brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander and salt.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Autumn Brew Chili," 19 Mar. 2018
First, the dill pickle chips are coated in a mixture of flour, Cajun seasoning, basil, oregano, cayenne pepper, and kosher salt.

— olivia harrison, refinery29.com, "This Pickle Recipe Has Been Saved Almost 100,000 Times On Pinterest," 15 Mar. 2018

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