pot marjoram

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pot marjoram

n.
Any of several species of Oreganum, especially O. onites, having leaves used as a seasoning.
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Noun1.pot marjoram - aromatic Eurasian perennialpot marjoram - aromatic Eurasian perennial    
marjoram, oregano, Origanum vulgare, wild marjoram, winter sweet
marjoram, oregano - pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
genus Origanum - a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae
origanum - any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings
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You may also have seen pot marjoram (origanum onites) and sweet marjoram (origanum majorana).
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onites; also called pot marjoram), or Italian oregano (O.
Grow fresh herbs in the kitchen
Sage, thyme, winter savory and marjoram will go on for years, while basil, sweet or pot marjoram and summer savory are annuals.
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