HyperDic: oregano

English > 2 senses of the word oregano:
NOUNplantoregano, marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgarearomatic Eurasian perennial
foodoregano, marjorampungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
oregano > pronunciation
Soundsao.reh'gahnow.; ereh'gahnow.
Rhymesalbino ... Zeno: 63 rhymes with now...
English > oregano: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningaromatic Eurasian perennial.
Synonymsmarjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgare
Member ofgenus OriganumA genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae
Partsmarjoram, oreganopungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
BroaderoriganumAny of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings
Spanishmejorana, orégano, origanum majorana, origanum vulgare
Catalanmarduix, orenga, origanum vulgare, Origanum vulgare
English > oregano: 2 senses > noun 2, food
Meaningpungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets.
Synonymmarjoram
Part oforegano, marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgarearomatic Eurasian perennial
Broaderherbaromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
Spanishmayorana, mejorana, orégano
Catalanmajorana, marduix, moraduix, orenga

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