oregano (Origanum vulgare)
Refers to the herb oregano. Often used in cooking contexts.
See also: オレガノ
Sprinkling oregano on pizza enhances the flavor.
Oregano is an herb often used in Mediterranean cuisine.
Common katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 花 (hana, 'flower') and 薄荷 (hakka, 'mint'), literally 'flower mint'. The exact derivation is uncertain, but it likely refers to the plant's mint-like appearance with showy flowers.