Associations to the word «Oregano»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

OREGANO, noun. Aromatic Eurasian perennial.
OREGANO, noun. Pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets.

Wise words

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