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.

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Origin of marjoram

1
1350–1400; Middle English majorane<Medieval Latin majorana, variant of majoraca, alteration of Latin amāracus<Greek amā́rakos marjoram

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marjoram

/ (ˈmɑːdʒərəm) /


noun
  1. Also called: sweet 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 called: wild marjoram, pot marjoram, origan a similar and related European plant, Origanum vulgare: See also oregano, origanum

Origin of marjoram

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C14: via Old French majorane, from Medieval Latin marjorana

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