Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of labiate plants of the tribe Satureineæ and the subtribe Menthoideæ, known by the usually two-flowered clusters crowded in heads with conspicuous involucrate bracts.
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- noun any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings
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[727] Dead bodies were laid out on a layer of origanum, which is an aromatic plant.
The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2 446? BC-385? BC Aristophanes
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Catchall term for a variety of Mediterranean herbs, from origanum syriacum (Syrian oregano, often mistranslated as “thyme”) to satureja hortensis (summer savory).
Day of Honey Annia Ciezadlo 2011
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Catchall term for a variety of Mediterranean herbs, from origanum syriacum (Syrian oregano, often mistranslated as “thyme”) to satureja hortensis (summer savory).
Day of Honey Annia Ciezadlo 2011
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Mejorana (marjoram) origanum onites: Along with thyme, marjoram is the ingredient in the traditional manojo de hirbas de olor - handful of fragrant herbs - mentioned in countless recipes for soups and stews.
A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006
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Orégano (oregano) origanum vulgare: This variety of oregano is the most commonly found in Mexico, and is most often used dry.
A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006
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Orégano (oregano) origanum vulgare: This variety of oregano is the most commonly found in Mexico, and is most often used dry.
A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006
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Mejorana (marjoram) origanum onites: Along with thyme, marjoram is the ingredient in the traditional manojo de hirbas de olor - handful of fragrant herbs - mentioned in countless recipes for soups and stews.
A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006
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Orégano (oregano) origanum vulgare: This variety of oregano is the most commonly found in Mexico, and is most often used dry.
A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006
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Mejorana (marjoram) origanum onites: Along with thyme, marjoram is the ingredient in the traditional manojo de hirbas de olor - handful of fragrant herbs - mentioned in countless recipes for soups and stews.
A Culinary Guide to Mexican Herbs: Las Hierbas de Cocina 2006
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And about dried vs fresh origanum - most origanum used in Greece is gathered wild and dried, rather than fresh.
Proof That I’m Eating More Than Just Sugar Brilynn 2006
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