Definition of "oregano" []

• A perennial Eurasian herb (Origanum vulgare) of the mint family, having aromatic leaves. (noun)
• The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

• "The word oregano is Greek for “joy of the mountain” and was almost unheard of in the United States until soldiers who had been stationed in Italy during World War II returned home raving about it."
• "Orégano (oregano) origanum vulgare: This variety of oregano is the most commonly found in Mexico, and is most often used dry."
• "Their Canadian Bacon-Pinneapple made with the most flavorful Mozzarella, sprinkled with beautiful oregano is not only simple, sweet and savory at the same time but also utterly delicious."