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Definition of Marjoram

1. Noun. Aromatic Eurasian perennial.

2. Noun. Pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets.

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

1. 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. Origin: OE. Majoran, F. Marjolaine, LL. Marjoraca, fr. L. Amaracus, amaracum, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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