oregano
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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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On a separate rimmed sheet pan, toss together beans, tomatoes, ¼ cup oil, chipotle chile and sauce, garlic, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and salt to taste. — Melissa Clark, The Seattle Times, "How to make sheet-pan suppers without the meat," 1 Oct. 2018 Slash brined chicken to bone, tuck marinade of fresh scotch bonnet peppers, broad-leaf thyme, English thyme, oregano, clove, salt, lime and sugarcane vinegar between bone and flesh. — Ali Bouzari, San Francisco Chronicle, "Housemade: The science behind the skillets at Miss Ollie’s in Oakland," 16 May 2018 That’s made by adding chopped lettuce, tomato and fresh or fried onions with a sprinkle of oregano and, if desired, some olive oil and vinegar. — Joseph A. Gambardello, Philly.com, "How to make a Philly cheesesteak," 5 July 2018 Diced little cubes of tangy pickles, shredded lettuce soaked in oil and a dusting of oregano, hot pepper relish — none of that pepper ring nonsense — and mayo. — Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "The best Italian sub around, with mayo and memories," 18 June 2018 The sauce is honeyed and tomato-rich, faintly spicy, with a pinch of oregano added at the end for pungency. — Sam Sifton, New York Times, "The Corporate Delivery Pie You Secretly Love — but Better," 29 May 2018 Stir together mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan, basil, parsley, and oregano in a large bowl. — San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Pull Apart Pizza Bread," 20 June 2018 Even a block of feta marinated with wild oregano and caper leaves seems like a revelation. — Houston Chronicle, "Alison Cook's Top 10 Houston restaurants," 10 May 2018 Replace the tops; brush with extra-virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with oregano. — Jessica Fecteau, PEOPLE.com, "Giada De Laurentiis Returns to Ellen to 'Redeem' Herself from Awkward Nicole Kidman Cooking Segment," 2 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'oregano.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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oregano
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English Language Learners Definition of oregano
: an herb that has green leaves with a sweet smell which are used in cooking
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