Definition of Marjoram. Meaning of Marjoram. Synonyms of Marjoram

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Definition of Marjoram

Marjoram
Marjoram Mar"jo*ram, n. [OE. majoran, F. marjolaine, LL. marjoraca, fr. L. amaracus, amaracum, Gr. ?, ?.] (Bot.) A genus of mintlike plants (Origanum) comprising about twenty-five species. The sweet marjoram (O. Majorana) is pecularly aromatic and fragrant, and much used in cookery. The wild marjoram of Europe and America is O. vulgare, far less fragrant than the other.

Meaning of Marjoram from wikipedia

- some Middle Eastern countries, marjoram is synonymous with oregano, and there the names sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram are used to distinguish it from...
- in summer. It is sometimes called wild marjoram, while its close relative O. majorana is known as sweet marjoram. Both are widely used as culinary herbs...
- Look up marjoram in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Marjoram is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb. Marjoram may also refer to: Kahlua/Tequila...
- named HMS Marjoram: HMS Marjoram (1917), an Anchusa-class sloop launched on 26 December 1917 and wrecked on 17 January 1921. HMS Marjoram (K206), a Flower-class...
- Adam Luke Marjoram (born 31 May 1993 in Perth) is a racing driver from Australia. He is well known for competing in the Super2 Series for Image Racing...
- Pot marjoram is a common name for a number of species of Origanum used as herbs, including: Origanum onites, found in Sicily, Greece, and Turkey Origanum...
- vulgare, commonly known as European oregano, oregano, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter marjoram, or wintersweet. This species is also extremely common...
- herbs that primarily includes basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, mint, and marjoram as its base. Many Italian seasoning blends may also include some of the...
- Origanum dictamnus, the dittany of Crete, Cretan dittany or hop marjoram, is a tender perennial plant that grows 20–30 cm high. It is known in Gr**** as...
- sold under this name in the 1970s. These blends often contain savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, oregano, and more. Lavender leaves are also sometimes...