Marjoram
/ˈmɑɹd͡ʒəɹəm/ name, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves. countable, uncountable
"The Lillie I condemned for thy hand, / And buds of marierom had ſtolne thy haire"
- 2 pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets wordnet
- 3 The leaves of this plant, especially dried, used in flavouring food. countable, uncountable
- 4 aromatic Eurasian perennial wordnet
Proper Noun
- 1 A surname.
Example
More examples"She o'er Ascanius rains a soft repose, / and gently bears him to Idalia's height, / where breathing marjoram around him throws / sweet shade, and odorous flowers his slumbering limbs compose."
Etymology
From Old French majorane, from Medieval Latin maiōrana.