rìganu

== Sicilian == === Alternative forms === arrìganu (non apheretic) arrìanu (silent 'g' spelling) rìanu (apheretic, silent 'g' spelling) rienu (South-East dialects) === Etymology === Apheresis of arrìganu, from Latin orīganum, from Ancient Greek ὀρίγανον (oríganon). Compare Italian origano. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɾi.a.nu/ (Standard) IPA(key): /ˈɾi.ɡa.nu/ ('g' is pronounced dialects) Hyphenation: rì‧ga‧nu === Noun === rìganu A herb of the mint family, Origanum vulgare, having aromatic leaves. Other herbs with a similar flavor, including other species in the genus Origanum, and Mexican oregano, Lippia graveolens. The leaves of these plants used in flavouring food; oregano. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Descendants ==== → English: Rigano → Italian: Rigano