Meaning of the word oregano in English

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oregano

US /ɔːˈreɡ.ə.noʊ/
UK /ˌɒr.ɪˈɡɑː.nəʊ/
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Noun

an aromatic plant with leaves that are used as a culinary herb, especially in Italian and Mexican cooking.

Example:
Add a pinch of dried oregano to the pasta sauce for extra flavor.
Fresh oregano leaves can be used to garnish pizzas.