Basic Details
Word: Oregano
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A herb with sweet, slightly spicy leaves commonly used to flavour food.
Synonyms: Wild marjoram, Greek oregano
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Spice up your life: To make something more interesting or exciting. Example: "To spice up your life, try adding some oregano to your pasta sauce."
- It's not all oregano: Used to indicate that things may not be as perfect as they seem. Example: "The food was great, but it's not all oregano; the service was a bit slow."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I sprinkled oregano on my pizza to add a delicious flavour.
Example 2: Fresh oregano can be used in salads to enhance the taste of tomatoes.
Example 3: The recipe called for a teaspoon of dried oregano for the soup.
Fun Fact
Did you know that oregano is often used in traditional medicine? It is believed to have antioxidant properties and may help fight infections.
Famous Quote
"Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness." Auguste Escoffier
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "oregano" mean?
a) A type of fruit
b) A herb used in cooking
c) A type of fish
d) A spice used for baking
Answer: b) A herb used in cooking
2. Which of these is a synonym of "oregano"?
a) Basil
b) Wild marjoram
c) Thyme
d) Parsley
Answer: b) Wild marjoram
3. Which sentence uses "oregano" correctly?
a) Oregano swims very well.
b) I bought some oregano to plant in the garden.
c) Oregano can fly high in the sky.
d) The cat chased the oregano around the room.
Answer: b) I bought some oregano to plant in the garden.
4. Which idiom means to make something more exciting or interesting?
a) It'll be a walk in the park
b) Spice up your life
c) Don't count your chickens
d) As easy as pie
Answer: b) Spice up your life
5. What is the opposite of "oregano"?
a) N/A
b) Sage
c) Salt
d) Sugar
Answer: a) N/A
