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oregano definition

orega·no (ô reg′ə nō, ə-)

noun

any of a number of plants (esp. Origanum vulgare) of the mint family, the fragrant leaves of which are used for seasoning

Etymology: Sp orégano < L origanum < Gr origanon

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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