English > Origanum vulgare: 1 sense > noun 1, plant| Meaning | aromatic Eurasian perennial. |
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| Synonyms | oregano, marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet |
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| Member of | genus Origanum | A genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae |
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| Parts | marjoram, oregano | pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets |
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| Broader | origanum | Any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings |
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| Spanish | mejorana, orégano, origanum majorana, origanum vulgare |
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| Catalan | marduix, orenga, origanum vulgare, Origanum vulgare |
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