Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce oregano

US 'uh-REG-uh-noh' (stress on 'REG'); UK 'o-rih-GAH-noh' (stress on 'GAH')

US/əˈɹɛɡənoʊ/

əɹɛɡənoʊ

UK/ˈɒɹɪˌɡɑːnəʊ/

ɒɹɪɡɑːnəʊ

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What “oregano” means

A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves.

Other herbs with a similar flavor, including other species in the genus Origanum, and Mexican oregano, Lippia graveolens.

In a sentence

  • I like to use oregano to season pizza and pasta sauces.
  • Other herbs, including Mexican oregano, can substitute for oregano in some dishes.

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