marjoram
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- noun
- /ˈmɑrdʒərəm/
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mejorana
- You can enhance the flavor of your sauce by adding a pinch of marjoram.
- oregano and marjoram
- thyme and marjoram
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
Examples
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Reading this delicious recipe for Beetroot Salad with marjoram and balsamic vinegar dressing!
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Boil a cup of water and put 1 tsp of marjoram in it.
Blog text (16) -
So anyway, had to buy a whole thing of dried marjoram for one recipe.
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Wild marjoram grows in the cracks of the walls.
Fiction book (1993) -
First one is dwarf marjoram, and isn't this a sweet little plant?
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What is marjoram?
Fiction book (1993) -
All the things that kitchen contained: marjoram, nutmeg, green peppercorns, sage from the garden, mason jars of preserved fruit!
Fiction book (2001) -
There's the scent of rosemary, marjoram, and the little vases of pinks on the tables.
Fiction book (1995) -
When she returned with the straw basket in her hand full of tiny fragrant golden blooms, marjoram and sage leaves, they would lie under the ancient olive tree in the valley at the foot of the wall.
Fiction book (1998) -
In Mediterranean dishes, marjoram is often used to season meats and vegetables.
Synonyms
A small herb with a mild sweet taste and pleasant smell used in cooking
A fragrant herb with small leaves used to flavor food
An aromatic herb like oregano from the Mediterranean used to flavor food
A small herb with a strong smell and clustered leaves used in cooking
A small aromatic garden herb used to flavor food like tomato sauce
A small plant with fragrant leaves used to season food and decorate gardens
Compounds
How Aromatic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Marjoram comes from the Latin word majorana, which is related to major, meaning 'greater'. People once called it 'greater' because it seemed stronger or more useful than similar herbs, and that's why marjoram today is the name of a strong, aromatic herb used in cooking.