Oregano

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /É’rɨˈɡɑːnoÊŠ/
• US IPA: /əˈrɛɡənoÊŠ/

Origin

From Ancient Greek ὀρίγανον (origanon).

Full definition of oregano

Noun

1. A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves.
2. The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food.

Synonyms

• (plant): wild marjoram