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knotted marjoram

knotted marjoram

8.4
A small herb with a strong smell and clustered leaves used in cooking
  • noun
  • /ˈnɑːtɪd ˈmɑːrdʒərəm/
translation icon : orégano dulce
  • Fresh knotted marjoram adds a distinct flavor to Mediterranean dishes.

Examples

  • The bouquet garni recipe called for a sprig of knotted marjoram among other herbs.

  • They grow knotted marjoram in their garden for culinary use.

  • I love adding knotted marjoram to my pasta dishes.

  • Have you tried knotted marjoram in your salads?

  • Fresh knotted marjoram adds a distinct flavor to Mediterranean dishes.

  • The bouquet garni recipe called for a sprig of knotted marjoram among other herbs.

  • They grow knotted marjoram in their garden for culinary use.

Synonyms

marjoram
vsknotted marjoram
3 6.5

An herb with small leaves like oregano used to add flavor to food

is a particular regional form highlighted for garnish and leaf clusters
Majorana hortensis
vsknotted marjoram
7.8

An aromatic herb like oregano from the Mediterranean used to flavor food

is the same herb but noted for clustered leaves and garnish use
Origanum majorana
vsknotted marjoram
  • Specialized
8.3

A small herb with a mild sweet taste and pleasant smell used in cooking

is presented more as a culinary garnish with small clustered leaves
sweet marjoram
vsknotted marjoram
6.9

A fragrant herb with small leaves used to flavor food

is focused more on its cooking and garnish role than remedies

Surface Forms

knotted marjoram singular
knotted marjorams plural

Morphology

knotted + marjoram

The noun phrase combines 'knotted' (having knots or clustered parts) with 'marjoram' (a culinary herb), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to a type or form of marjoram with knotted/clustered leaves. This is a straightforward adjectival modification of a noun following normal English composition patterns, making the meaning directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Knotted marjoram got its name because people used to twist and tie its short stems into little knots, keeping the tiny leaves in a tight bunch. That's why the name refers to this small aromatic herb 'used in cooking'.