oregano

/əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/

UK: /əˈɹɛɡənəʊ/

oregano

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Definition

A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves.

Etymology

18th century, from Spanish orégano (“wild marjoram”), from Latin orīganum, from Ancient Greek ὀρίγανον (oríganon). Doublet of origanum.