English Explanatory Dictionary

marjoram

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves.
  2. The leaves of this plant, especially dried, used in flavouring food.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-marjoram.wav /ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/

Word forms

marjoram marjorams marjorum marierom

Etymology

From Old French majorane, from Medieval Latin maiōrana.

Synonyms

amaracus

Derived words

sweet marjoram wild marjoram
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