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VocabularyFoodorigano
A2nounmaschile

l'origano

oregano

Plural

origani

Pronunciation

oh-REE-gah-noh

About this word

Origano is used dried more than fresh in Italian cooking, especially on pizza, in tomato sauces, and with grilled meats and fish. It is a hallmark of southern Italian cuisine.

Examples

Metto l'origano sulla pizza prima di infornarla.

I put oregano on the pizza before putting it in the oven.

L'origano essiccato è più intenso di quello fresco.

Dried oregano is more intense than fresh.

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