noun
marjoram
Marjoram (noun) means a herb in the mint family with fragrant leaves, used in cooking.
noun
1
A herb in the mint family with fragrant leaves, used in cooking.
"Among the ancients, especially the Romans, marjoram was known to have an aphrodisiac value."
— Harry E. Wedeck, Dictionary of Aphrodisiacs (1961)
2
The dried leaves of this herb, used to add flavour to food.
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Etymology
Came into English from Old French majorane, which developed from Medieval Latin maiōrana.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of marjoram?
"marjoram" (noun) means a herb in the mint family with fragrant leaves, used in cooking.
What is another word for marjoram?
Other words for "marjoram" include oregano.
What are the different meanings of marjoram?
"marjoram" has 2 main meanings: 1. A herb in the mint family with fragrant leaves, used in cooking; 2. The dried leaves of this herb, used to add flavour to food.
