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marjoram
[ mahr-jer-uhm ]
noun
- 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
- 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)
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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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of marjoram1
C14: via Old French majorane, from Medieval Latin marjorana
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Example Sentences
And I use generous amounts of fresh marjoram, the herb I always consider first when I cook with mushrooms.
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A grass with knotted or jointed stem: some, however, suppose marjoram to be intended here.
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Then he suddenly demands the password from Edgar, and Edgar immediately answers him with the words "Sweet marjoram."
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Mix together some grated bread, and some marjoram and onion chopped fine.
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There was lavender, the blossoms had been gathered long ago, and sweet marjoram and sweet clover.
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One winter Mrs. Marjoram was taken ill, and, being so very old, her life was despaired of.
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