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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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And I use generous amounts of fresh marjoram, the herb I always consider first when I cook with mushrooms.
A grass with knotted or jointed stem: some, however, suppose marjoram to be intended here.
Then he suddenly demands the password from Edgar, and Edgar immediately answers him with the words "Sweet marjoram."
Mix together some grated bread, and some marjoram and onion chopped fine.
There was lavender, the blossoms had been gathered long ago, and sweet marjoram and sweet clover.
One winter Mrs. Marjoram was taken ill, and, being so very old, her life was despaired of.
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