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Definitions for oregano
əˈrɛg əˌnoʊ, ɔˈrɛg-oregano

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. oregano, marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgarenoun

    aromatic Eurasian perennial

  2. marjoram, oreganonoun

    pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets

Wiktionary

  1. oreganonoun

    A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves.

  2. oreganonoun

    The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food.

Wikipedia

  1. Oregano

    Oregano (US: , UK: ; Origanum vulgare) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. It was native to the Mediterranean region, but widely naturalised elsewhere in the temperate Northern Hemisphere. Oregano is a woody perennial plant, growing 20–80 cm (8–31 in) tall, with opposite leaves 1–4 cm (1⁄2–1+1⁄2 in) long. The flowers which can be white, pink or light purple, are 3–4 mm (1⁄8–3⁄16 in) long, and produced in erect spikes in summer. It is sometimes called wild marjoram, and its close relative, O. majorana, is known as sweet marjoram. Both are widely used as culinary herbs, especially in Turkish, Greek, Spanish, Italian, Mexican, and French cuisine. Oregano is also an ornamental plant, with numerous cultivars bred for varying leaf colour, flower colour and habit.

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  1. oregano

    Oregano is a type of culinary herb, used for the flavor of its leaves, which can often be more flavorful when dried than fresh. It has an aromatic, warm, and slightly bitter taste, which can vary in intensity. It is part of the mint family and is often used in Italian, Mexican and Mediterranean cooking. Its botanical name is Origanum vulgare. Additionly, it's also known for its potential health benefits and is rich in antioxidants.

Wikidata

  1. Oregano

    Oregano, scientifically named Origanum vulgare by Carolus Linnaeus, is a common species of Origanum, a genus of the mint family. It is native to warm-temperate western and southwestern Eurasia and the Mediterranean region. Oregano is a perennial herb, growing from 20–80 cm tall, with opposite leaves 1–4 cm long. Oregano will grow in a pH range between 6.0 and 9.0 with a preferred range between 6.0 and 8.0. The flowers are purple, 3–4 mm long, produced in erect spikes. It is sometimes called wild marjoram, and its close relative O. majorana is known as sweet marjoram.

Editors Contribution

  1. oregano

    A type of herb.

    Oregano is grown worldwide and used for a variety of purposes.


    Submitted by MaryC on November 17, 2015  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of oregano in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of oregano in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of oregano in a Sentence

  1. Henry J. Tillman:

    Oregano is the spice of life.

  2. Alice May Brock:

    Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese garlic makes it good.

  3. Alice May Brock:

    Tomatoes and oregano make it Italian; wine and tarragon make it French. Sour cream makes it Russian; lemon and cinnamon make it Greek. Soy sauce makes it Chinese; garlic makes it good.

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