Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun oregano

2 senses of oregano

Sense 1
oregano, marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgare -- (aromatic Eurasian perennial)
       => origanum -- (any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings)

Sense 2
marjoram, oregano -- (pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets)
       => herb -- (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)