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origano

oregano

The name, derived from Greek, means 'joy of the mountain'. The Italians agree—it's rare to find a pizza without it!

Sicilians called it arianu.

Herbs & Spices

Text © Dana Facaros & Michael Pauls

Image by Salvadonica Borgo del Chianti