oregano
Definition
- Noun:
- A culinary herb: Oregano is a pungent, aromatic herb whose dried leaves are commonly used as a seasoning in cooking.
- A perennial plant: Oregano is also the name of the aromatic Eurasian perennial plant (Origanum vulgare) from which the herb is harvested.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Add a teaspoon of dried oregano to the tomato sauce.
- Oregano is a key ingredient in many Italian and Greek dishes.
- The oregano in my garden is flowering.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: Oregano can be used attributively to describe other nouns related to the herb.
- The recipe calls for oregano oil.
- I prefer the flavor of oregano leaves over the powdered form.
Variants and Related Words
- Origanum (n): The scientific genus name for oregano and related herbs like marjoram.
- Wild marjoram (n): Another common name for oregano ().
Synonyms
- Marjoram (n): A closely related herb (), though typically sweeter and milder than common oregano.
Related Phrases
- Oregano essential oil: Oil extracted from the oregano plant, used in aromatherapy and alternative medicine.
- Some people use oregano essential oil for its purported health benefits.
Noun
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pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
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aromatic Eurasian perennial
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