oregano meaning

UK /ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ US /ˌɔˈrɛɡənoʊ/ 4 syllables

oregano (noun): aromatic Eurasian perennial.

oregano has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

oregano as a noun

  1. aromatic Eurasian perennial

    Synonyms: marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgare

    Type of: origanum

  2. pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets

    Synonyms: marjoram

    Type of: herb

How to pronounce oregano

oregano is pronounced /ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/ in British English and /ˌɔˈrɛɡənoʊ/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with OR · words ending in NO · 7-letter words

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