Oregano: meaning, definitions and examples

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oregano

 

[ ษ™หˆrษ›ษกษ™noสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

herb, cooking

Oregano is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family, known for its aromatic leaves that are commonly used in cooking. It has a warm, slightly bitter taste and is often used in Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines.

Synonyms

Italian herb, origanum, wild marjoram.

Examples of usage

  • I sprinkled oregano on my pizza for extra flavor.
  • The recipe called for fresh oregano from the garden.
  • Oregano pairs well with tomatoes and cheese.

Translations

Translations of the word "oregano" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orรฉgano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคฐเฅ‡เค—เฅˆเคจเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Oregano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ oregano

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ะตะณะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ oregano

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒฌใ‚ฌใƒŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท origan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orรฉgano

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kekik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ ˆ๊ฐ€๋…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุฑูŠุฌุงู†ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oregano

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oregano

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰›่‡ณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ origano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ oregano

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะตะณะฐะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oregano

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orรฉgano

Etymology

The word 'oregano' comes from the Latin term 'oregฤnum,' which in turn is derived from the Greek word 'oron' meaning 'mountain' and 'ganos' meaning 'joy.' This reflects the herbโ€™s natural growth in mountainous regions as well as its aromatic qualities that contribute to joy in cooking. Oregano has been used since ancient times, both for its culinary properties and its medicinal value. The ancient Greeks believed it was a symbol of joy and happiness, often using it in wedding ceremonies. Over centuries, its popularity spread throughout Europe and into the Americas, where it became a staple in various cuisines. Today, oregano is known not only for its culinary uses but also for its health benefits, rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,130, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.