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oregano

oregano

Meaning of oregano

aromatic Mediterranean herb

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EN-UK/ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/
EN-US/ˌɔrəˈɡɑnoʊ/
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oregano with Russian translation

oregano usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Орегано — обязательная приправа во многих итальянских блюдах.

Oregano is essential in many Italian dishes.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Я люблю посыпать пиццу орегано перед тем, как отправить её в духовку.

I like to sprinkle oregano on my pizza before baking.

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oregano belongs to the topic "Greens and Herbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

oreganoорегано
appleяблоко
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
choppedрубленый
cookedприготовленный
frozenзамороженный

oregano synonyms

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wild marjoram
Often an alternative name for wild-growing oregano (Origanum vulgare); used less commonly than 'oregano' in recipes.
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wild marjoram

Often an alternative name for wild-growing oregano (Origanum vulgare); used less commonly than 'oregano' in recipes.

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The forager identified the herb as wild marjoram along the path.

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oregano meaning: what does it mean?

aromatic Mediterranean herb

oregano pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

oregano is pronounced as /ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːnəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

oregano definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Oregano is essential in many Italian dishes. Translation: Орегано — обязательная приправа во многих итальянских блюдах.

Is oregano part of Greens and Herbs vocabulary?

Yes, oregano can be learned in the Greens and Herbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is oregano part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, oregano can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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