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genus Majorana

genus Majorana

9.9
A small group of herb plants that includes sweet marjoram
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs məˈdʒɔːrənə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Majorana
  • Sweet marjoram is classified within the genus Majorana in some botanical texts.

Examples

  • The genus Majorana is often considered synonymous with Origanum by some botanists.

  • Her research focused on the medicinal properties of plants in the genus Majorana.

  • The genus Majorana includes several aromatic herbs.

  • Did you know that genus Majorana is part of the mint family?

  • Sweet marjoram belongs to the genus Majorana, which is known for its culinary uses.

  • In botanical classifications, the genus Majorana includes herbs like sweet marjoram and is closely related to Origanum.

  • Several herbs in the genus Majorana are prized for their flavor and aroma in cooking.

Synonyms

Majorana
vsgenus Majorana
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of aromatic herbs like sweet marjoram in the mint family

is usually regarded as part of that related genus rather than only sometimes placed there

Surface Forms

genus Majorana singular
genera Majorana plural

Morphology

genus + Majorana

The phrase simply names the taxonomic group 'Majorana' by combining the noun 'genus' (a biological rank) with the specific name, so the overall meaning is directly derivable from its parts. This compositional naming pattern is standard in biology and common across languages, making it immediately understandable to a learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Genus Majorana comes from the old name Majorana for sweet marjoram, a common cooking and medicinal herb. Plant scientists used that plant name for a small group called genus of similar herbs, so genus Majorana now means the group that includes sweet marjoram.