sweet marjoram
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dʒər 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.
Compare oregano.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English majorane < Medieval Latin majorana, variant of majoraca, alteration of Latin amāracus < Greek amā́rakos marjoram
1350–1400; Middle English majorane < Medieval Latin majorana, variant of majoraca, alteration of Latin amāracus < Greek amā́rakos marjoram
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| —n | |
| 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. | oregano See also origanum wild marjoram, pot marjoram, Also called: origan a similar and related European plant, Origanum vulgare |
| [C14: via Old French majorane, from Medieval Latin marjorana] | |
| sweet marjoram | |
| —n | |
| another name for marjoram | |
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Word Origin & History
marjoram
1373, from O.Fr. majorane (13c.), from M.L. maiorana, of uncertain origin, probably ult. from India (cf. Skt. maruva- "marjoram"), with form infl. by L. major "greater."
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Example sentences
Take a handful of fresh sweet marjoram, thyme and parsley and a sprig of rosemary.
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