Oregano

n. plant that is from the mint family and has fragrant leaves used for seasoning in cooking

Oregano or Pot Marjoram (Origanum vulgare) is a species of Origanum, native to Europe, the Mediterranean region and southern and central Asia. It is a perennial herb, growing to 20-80 cm tall, with opposite leaves 1-4 cm long. The flowers are purple, 3-4 mm long, produced in erect spikes. Its name derives from the Greek origanon [ὀρίγανον]: oros [ὄρος] “mountain” + the verb ganousthai [γανοῦσθαι] “delight in”.
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Noun
1. aromatic Eurasian perennial
(synonym) marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgare
(hypernym) origanum
(member-holonym) genus Origanum
(part-meronym) marjoram
2. pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
(synonym) marjoram
(hypernym) herb
(part-holonym) marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgare

n. oregano, mint plant with fragrant leaves used for seasoning

n. marjoram, type of plant used as a spice in cooking; oregano, plant that is from the mint family and has fragrant leaves used for seasoning in cooking