marjoram

[ mahr-jer-uhm ]

noun

1. any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Origanum, of the mint family, especially O. majorana sweet marjoram, having leaves used as seasoning in cooking.

marjoram

/ ˈmɑːdʒərəm /

noun

1. Also calledsweet marjoram an aromatic Mediterranean plant, Origanum (or Marjorana ) hortensis, with small pale purple flowers and sweet-scented leaves, used for seasoning food and in salads: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
2. Also calledwild marjorampot marjoramorigan a similar and related European plant, Origanum vulgare See also oregano origanum

Word History and Origins

Origin of marjoram¹

1350–1400; Middle English majorane < Medieval Latin majorana, variant of majoraca, alteration of Latin amāracus < Greek amā́rakos marjoram

Word History and Origins

Origin of marjoram¹

C14: via Old French majorane, from Medieval Latin marjorana

Example Sentences

Candytuft and Marjoram also performed well in washing off smaller particles of pollution.

From Science Daily

Its spicy aromatic oils echo marjoram, oregano, thyme and mint.

From Salon

Make the easiest herb dip ever by mixing ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream and ½ cup chopped mixed fresh herbs like basil, oregano, thyme, marjoram, chervil and parsley.

From Washington Times

"I need Creole, Mexican, Italian, Indian, plus autumn and Christmas baking spices. It’s rare I say, for example, 'Shucks, I can’t believe I don’t have any marjoram.' I think the average home cook can do everything they need to do with literally a dozen affordable bottles of spices you use regularly."

From Salon

Instead of a basic roast chicken, Jacobson is doing a version rubbed in za'atar — a classic Middle Eastern spice blend made of dried thyme, oregano, marjoram, sumac, toasted sesame seeds and salt — alongside preserved lemon and glazed root vegetables.

From Salon