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No, oregano is not known as Chinese mint. Oregano is a culinary herb commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine, while Chinese mint refers to a different herb known as Mentha haplocalyx or Chinese mint. These two herbs have distinct flavors and are used in different culinary traditions.

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GK Crossword 15 across Oregano


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