marjoram
noun
mar·jo·ram
ˈmär-jə-rəm 
ˈmärj-rəm
: any of various usually fragrant and aromatic Old World mints (genus Origanum) often used as seasoning
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Incidentally, oregano and marjoram are both from the same genus with marjoram being sweeter than oregano.
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
This dipping oil comes together in about two minutes and is a consistent, classic blend of typically basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Local products include oysters from the Po Delta, trout and smoked eel or modern interpretations of traditional dishes such as parmesan gnocchi, made without eggs and potatoes, served in a hot soup of peas, horseradish and marjoram, or the piadina filled with horse meat tartare, a local specialty.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Bell's contains ground oregano and ground marjoram among other hefty herbs that hold up to the intensity of the oyster taste.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
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Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2025
This dipping oil comes together in about two minutes and is a consistent, classic blend of typically basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Local products include oysters from the Po Delta, trout and smoked eel or modern interpretations of traditional dishes such as parmesan gnocchi, made without eggs and potatoes, served in a hot soup of peas, horseradish and marjoram, or the piadina filled with horse meat tartare, a local specialty.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Bell's contains ground oregano and ground marjoram among other hefty herbs that hold up to the intensity of the oyster taste.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for marjoram
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“Marjoram.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/marjoram. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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marjoram
noun
mar·jo·ram
ˈmärj-(ə-)rəm
: any of various usually fragrant mints often used as seasoning
Medical Definition
marjoram
noun
mar·jo·ram
ˈmärj-(ə-)rəm
: any of various usually fragrant and aromatic mints (genera Origanum and Majorana) often used in cookery
especially
: sweet marjoram
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