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marjoram

Syllabification: (mar·jo·ram)
Pronunciation: /ˈmärjərəm/
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Definition of marjoram

noun

(also sweet marjoram)
  • an aromatic southern European plant of the mint family, the leaves of which are used as a culinary herb.
    • Origanum majorana, family Labiatae
  • (also wild marjoram)another term for oregano.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Old French majorane, from medieval Latin majorana, of unknown ultimate origin

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