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MARJORAM

Dictionary entry overview: What does marjoram mean?

• MARJORAM (noun)
The noun MARJORAM has 2 senses:

1. aromatic Eurasian perennial
2. pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets

Familiarity information: MARJORAM used as a noun is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• MARJORAM (noun)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Aromatic Eurasian perennial

Classified under:

Nouns denoting plants

Synonyms:

marjoram; oregano; Origanum vulgare; pot marjoram; wild marjoram; winter sweet

Hypernyms ("marjoram" is a kind of...):

origanum (any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings)

Meronyms (parts of "marjoram"):

marjoram; oregano (pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets)

Holonyms ("marjoram" is a member of...):

genus Origanum (a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Synonyms:

marjoram; oregano

Hypernyms ("marjoram" is a kind of...):

herb (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)

Holonyms ("marjoram" is a part of...):

marjoram; oregano; Origanum vulgare; pot marjoram; wild marjoram; winter sweet (aromatic Eurasian perennial)

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