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 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

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

You can almost imagine its former life — department memos, summons from the dean, the occasional illicit letter between English faculty — now repurposed to dole out parsley, marjoram, garlic powder.

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It’s time to spotlight herbs with a quieter footprint: tarragon, marjoram, shiso and chervil.

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

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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.

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He said smaller leaf herbs don’t do as well and these are things such as thyme, oregano, savory and marjoram.

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