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origano

oregano

noun oh-REE-gah-noh Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: From Greek origanos, via Latin origanum.

Usage Note

Origano is one of the most beloved herbs in Italian cooking, especially on pizza and in tomato sauces. It is typically used dried rather than fresh, unlike basilico. The word is masculine: l'origano fresco (fresh oregano).

Examples

"Aggiungi un po' di origano alla pizza."

Natural Translation

Add a bit of oregano to the pizza.

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