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How do you spell Oregano?

Correct spelling

oregano

Remember the Greek mountain joy: or-E-gano, with E before G like 'egan'

Why is oregano spelled this way?

From Greek origanon, mountain joy. OROS (mountain) + GANOS (joy). A joyful herb from the mountains. Not 'origano' or 'oregeno'. The e comes before the g.

Common misspellings of oregano

origanooregenooregannoorrigano

Example

She sprinkled fresh oregano over the homemade pizza before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell oregano?+
The correct spelling is "oregano". Remember the Greek mountain joy: or-E-gano, with E before G like 'egan'
Is it origano or oregano?+
The correct spelling is "oregano", not "origano".

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