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Oregano vs Zaatar - What's the difference?

oregano | zaatar |

As nouns the difference between oregano and zaatar

is that oregano is a herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves while zaatar is a particular herb, similar in flavor to thyme or oregano, used in Arab and Israeli cuisine, made from various Middle Eastern herbs.

oregano

English

(wikipedia oregano)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare , having aromatic leaves.
  • The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food.

    • Synonyms

    * (plant ): wild marjoram

    zaatar

    English

    (wikipedia zaatar)

    Noun

    (-)
  • A particular herb, similar in flavor to thyme or oregano, used in Arab and Israeli cuisine, made from various Middle Eastern herbs.
  • A Middle Eastern seasoning, having the herb as the main ingredient, with sumac (or other tart-flavored equivalent) and sesame seeds.