Why does my oregano plant smell like peppermint?

When I cut oregano to dry, it smells minty. Why?

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 05/20/2015 @ 3:29 am

Oregano is a genus of the mint family, so you are smelling a hint of mint!

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