oregano

English

/ɒɹɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/, /ɔˈɹɛɡənoʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves.
  • Other herbs with a similar flavor, including other species in the genus Origanum, and Mexican oregano,
  • The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian orégano (wild marjoram) derived from Latin orīganum derived from Ancient Greek ὀρίγανον.

Origin

Ancient Greek

ὀρίγανον

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