rìganu

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See also: Rìganu

Sicilian[edit]

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Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Apheresis of arrìganu, from Latin orīganum, from Ancient Greek ὀρίγανον (oríganon). Compare Italian origano.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɾi.a.nu/ (Standard)
  • IPA(key): /ˈɾi.ɡa.nu/ ('g' is pronounced dialects)
  • Hyphenation: rì‧ga‧nu

Noun[edit]

rìganu

  1. A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves.
  2. Other herbs with a similar flavor, including other species in the genus Origanum, and Mexican oregano, Lippia graveolens.
  3. The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food; oregano.
    Marìa, va' pìgghiami n'anticchia di rìganu.
    Mary, go get some oregano.

Related terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • → English: Rigano
  • → Italian: Rigano
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