Definitions for oreganoəˈrɛg əˌnoʊ, ɔˈrɛg-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
o•reg•a•noəˈrɛg əˌnoʊ, ɔˈrɛg-(n.)
an aromatic herb, Origanum vulgare, of the mint family, having leaves used as seasoning in cooking.
Category: Plants
Origin of oregano:
1765–75; < AmerSp orégano, Sp: wild marjoram
Princeton's WordNet
oregano, marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgare(noun)
aromatic Eurasian perennial
marjoram, oregano(noun)
pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
Wiktionary
oregano(Noun)
A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves.
oregano(Noun)
The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food.
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