Definitions for oregano

oregano o·reg·a·no

Spelling: [uh-reg-uh-noh, aw-reg‐]
IPA: /əˈrɛg əˌnoʊ, ɔˈrɛg‐/

Oregano is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 163 anagrams from letters in oregano (aegnoor).

Definitions for oregano

noun

  1. an aromatic herb, Origanum vulgare, of the mint family, having leaves used as seasoning in cooking.

Origin of oregano

1765-75; American Spanish orégano, Spanish: wild marjoram Latin orīganum. See origan

Examples for oregano

It calls for Calabrian oregano on the branch, which if you can get from your local Italian food store, is always worth the effort.

Add the wine, beef bones, bay leaf, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, if using.

Goats milk is the closest equivalent to human breast milk and I always take these in combination with oil of oregano capsules.

There is no danger of inflammation—nothing beats the oregano for preventing that, and you need not be afraid of fever.

She smelled faintly of garlic, oregano and some kind of incense, maybe sandalwood.

For an herbal infusion, dress the beans with rosemary or oregano, garlic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.

These lamb burgers buzz with Greek flavors—garlic, oregano, and mint.

Word Value for oregano
Scrable

8

Words with friends

10

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