marjoram

mar·jo·ram  (märjr-m)

n.

1. Any of several aromatic Eurasian or Mediterranean plants of the genus Origanum, especially O. majorana or O. vulgare, having small, purplish to white flowers and opposite leaves. Also called sweet marjoram, wild marjoram.

2. The leaves of any of these plants used as a seasoning.

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[Middle English majorane, from Old French, from Medieval Latin maiorana.]

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marjoram

Noun

a plant with sweet-scented leaves, used for seasoning food and in salads [Medieval Latin marjorana]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	marjoram - aromatic Eurasian perennial           oregano, Origanum vulgare, pot marjoram, 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
	2.	marjoram - pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets oregano herb - aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities marjoram, oregano, Origanum vulgare, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet - aromatic Eurasian perennial

Translations

marjoram [ˈmɑːdʒərəm] n → mejorana

marjoram [ˈmɑːdʒərəm] n → marjolaine f

marjoram [ˈmɑːdʒərəm] n → Majoran m

marjoram [ˈmɑːdʒərəm] n → maggiorana