marjoram

noun mar·jo·ram \ˈmär-jə-rəm, ˈmärj-rəm\

: an herb that has a pleasant smell and is often used in cooking

Full Definition of MARJORAM

: any of various usually fragrant and aromatic Old World mints (genus Origanum) often used as seasoning

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Middle English mageram, marjolane, from Middle French majorane, marjolaine, from Medieval Latin majorana

First Known Use: 15th century

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noun mar·jo·ram \ˈmärj-(ə-)rəm\

: any of various usually fragrant and aromatic mints (genera Origanum and Majorana) often used in cookery; especially : sweet marjoram

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