Oregano vs. Ajwain

Oregano vs. Ajwain — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Oregano and Ajwain

Oreganonoun

A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves.

Ajwainnoun

A plant in the family Apiaceae (Trachyspermum ammi), and its seed, which is used (especially in South Asian cooking) for its thyme-like flavor.

Oreganonoun

Other herbs with a similar flavor, including other species in the genus Origanum, and Mexican oregano, Lippia graveolens

Oreganonoun

The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food.

Oreganonoun

aromatic Eurasian perennial

Oreganonoun

pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets

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