o|ré|ga|no

o|reg|a|no or o|ré|ga|no «uh REHG uh noh, -RIHG-; _AWR uh GAH-», noun.

an aromatic herb, a species of marjoram. Oregano belongs to the mint family. The leaves are used for seasoning food.

╂[< Spanish orégano < Latin orīganum; see etym. of origan (Cf. ↑origan)]