oregano
nounUK /ˈɒɹɪˌɡɑːnəʊ/ · US /əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/
Etymology 18th century, from Spanish orégano (“wild marjoram”), from Latin orīganum, from Ancient Greek ὀρίγανον (oríganon). Doublet of origanum.
1
Usually A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves.
2
Usually Other herbs with a similar flavor, including other species in the genus Origanum, and Mexican oregano, Lippia graveolens.
3
Usually The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food.
- Derived terms
- Cuban oregano, English oregano, Lebanese oregano, Mexican oregano, Mt. Pima oregano, oreganoed, Spanish oregano, Syrian oregano