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Definition of Marjoram
1. Noun. Aromatic Eurasian perennial.
Terms within: Oregano
Group relationships: Genus Origanum
Generic synonyms: Origanum
2. Noun. Pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets.
Generic synonyms: Herb
Group relationships: Oregano, Origanum Vulgare, Pot Marjoram, Wild Marjoram, Winter Sweet
Definition of Marjoram
1. n. A genus of mintlike plants (Origanum) comprising about twenty- five species. The sweet marjoram (O. Majorana) is pecularly aromatic and fragrant, and much used in cookery. The wild marjoram of Europe and America is O. vulgare, far less fragrant than the other.
Definition of Marjoram
1. Noun. A herb of the mint family, ''Origanum majorana'', having aromatic leaves. ¹
2. Noun. The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Marjoram
1. fragrant herb [n -S]
Medical Definition of Marjoram
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