Oregano vs. Thyme — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Oregano and Thyme
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Oregano
Oregano (US: , UK: ; Origanum vulgare) is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae. It was native to the Mediterranean region, but widely naturalised elsewhere in the temperate Northern Hemisphere.
Thyme
Thyme () is the herb (dried aerial parts) of some members of the genus Thymus of aromatic perennial evergreen herbs in the mint family Lamiaceae. Thymes are relatives of the oregano genus Origanum.
Oregano
A perennial Eurasian herb (Origanum vulgare) in the mint family, having aromatic leaves. Also called wild marjoram.
Thyme
Any of several aromatic Eurasian herbs or low shrubs of the genus Thymus of the mint family, especially T. vulgaris, having small white to lilac flowers grouped in clusters.
Oregano
The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning.
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Thyme
The leaves of T. vulgaris used as a seasoning.
Oregano
A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves.
Thyme
Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the garden thyme, Thymus vulgaris, a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.
Oregano
Other herbs with a similar flavor, including other species in the genus Origanum, and Mexican oregano, Lippia graveolens
Thyme
Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus. The garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a warm, pungent aromatic, much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.
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Oregano
The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food.
Thyme
Any of various mints of the genus Thymus
Oregano
Aromatic Eurasian perennial
Thyme
Leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables
Oregano
Pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
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