oregano
noun
oreg·a·no
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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
Examples of oregano in a Sentence
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of chopped oregano.
Recent Examples on the Web
Remove the oregano leaves from the remaining sprig, sprinkle them over 4 zucchini halves and slice those into bite-size portions. — ExpressNews.com, "Sunday Recipe: Roast Chicken Supper," 28 Aug. 2019 Makes about ¾ cup Ingredients: ½ bunch fresh oregano roughly chopped 1 small clove garlic, minced ½ cup good extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Pinch salt Directions: Whisk everything together in a small bowl. — Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, "Oakland’s Flora chef gives Green Eggs and Ham a fresh, modern update," 17 Aug. 2019 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, chive, dill, ginger, lemon balm, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram and thyme 6. — Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, "August in the Garden," 27 July 2019 Oregano Your best bet is to start with a tip that has been cut from an outdoor oregano plant. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "10 Herbs You Can Grow Indoors Year-Round," 21 Nov. 2018 While hummus is baking, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and parsley. — Callie Blount, al.com, "Try this hot-and-cold zucchini hummus recipe for summer," 20 June 2019 In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, toss the lamb with the paprika, cumin, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, "Food + Drinks," 28 Aug. 2013 Next up: Sprinkling fresh and dried oregano on a slice of pizza. — Bon Appétit, "Oregano is For So Much More Than Pizza," 9 July 2019 To finish off, the pizza dough is topped with butter, oregano, black pepper and homemade tomato sauce. — Jessica Yadegaran, The Mercury News, "San Jose’s SAP Center: 5 great restaurants before the show," 5 July 2019These 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
noun
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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