marjoram

American  

[mahr-jer-uhm] / ˈmɑr dʒər əm /

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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marjoram British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of marjoram

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

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Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2024

Ms Seeger said the last time she saw her sister in person was in February 2020 when Ms Marjoram organised a surprise baby shower for her.

From BBC • May 27, 2022

Marjoram looks similar to oregano, which is perhaps not surprising since they are so closely related, but there are differences in flavor.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2022

Click here to get the recipe for Skirt Steak with Marjoram and Lime Salsa.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2019

One of the sentries, Marjoram, told him about the attempted escape by Blackavar.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams