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oregano

o·reg·a·no [ ə réggə n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. herb: the fresh or dried leaves of an aromatic herb, used as a flavoring

2. aromatic plant: a variety of wild marjoram that produces oregano. Native to: Mediterranean.  Latin name Origanum vulgare.

[Late 18th century. Via Spanish< Greek origanon "wild marjoram"]
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