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oregano

Definitions of oregano
  1. noun
    pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
    synonyms: majoraan, marjolein
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    type of:
    keukenkruid, keukenkruiden, kruid, toekruid, tuinkruid, tuinkruiden
    aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
  2. noun
    aromatic Eurasian perennial
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