Marjoram

Word MARJORAM
Character 8
Hyphenation mar jo ram
Pronunciations /ˈmɑːd͡ʒ(ə)ɹəm/

Definitions and meanings of "Marjoram"

What do we mean by marjoram?

A perennial Mediterranean plant (Origanum majorana) in the mint family, having small, purplish to white flowers and opposite leaves. noun

The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning. noun

A plant of the genus Origanum, of several species, belonging to the natural order Labiatœ, or mint tribe. noun

A genus of mintlike plants (Origanum) comprising about twenty-five species. The sweet marjoram (Origanum Majorana) is pecularly aromatic and fragrant, and much used in cookery. The wild marjoram of Europe and America is Origanum vulgare, far less fragrant than the other. noun

A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves. noun

The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food. noun

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

Aromatic Eurasian perennial noun

A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves.

The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food.

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The word "marjoram" in example sentences

Mejorana (marjoram) origanum onites: Along with thyme, marjoram is the ingredient in the traditional manojo de hirbas de olor - handful of fragrant herbs - mentioned in countless recipes for soups and stews. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The brats Ive come to love in the United States are dominated by sweet spices such as nutmeg. Im also adding some marjoram, which is common in the Silesia region of Germany, to this recipe, because marjoram is an underused herb and its a favorite of my partner in charcuterie, Brian Polcyn, who taught me the finesse elements of making sausage. ❋ Michael Ruhlman (2009)

At Maizza, peach and nectarine trees groan with ripe fruit; fragrant herbs such as marjoram, rosemary and lemon verbena scent the warm summer air. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Oh, and the za’atar is from Kalustans and while I can’t remember exactly what’s in it, I do remember that it includes marjoram, which is not listed on the link above. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Pound six sprigs worth of marjoram leaves into mix. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Ingredients 2 heads garlic, papery outer skin removed and cloves separated 2 sprigs thyme or marjoram 6-7 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling Salt 4 chicken breasts, boneless with skin attached (about 2 pounds) 4 tablespoons mixed herbs (thyme, marjoram, sage) chopped medium-fine 4 small, firm zucchini, wiped clean 1 large sprig basil 1 sprig mint 1 lemon What To Do: 1. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Herbes picked in Provence with a blend of oregano, thyme, basil & marjoram ❋ Unknown (2010)

The purple flowers, even when they're nominally pink and growing in the sun, such as wild thyme, restharrow, wild marjoram and pyramidal orchid, bring with them a kind of shadow. ❋ Unknown (2011)

For the herbal flavor in za'atar blend, many North American recipes use only dried domestic thyme, or a mixture of domestic thyme and domestic marjoram. ❋ Laurie Constantino (2009)

I sprinkled in some dried marjoram (there was already olive oil in the tomato paste). ❋ Unknown (2009)

Platters piled with bunches of tarragon, marjoram, mint and basil accompany every meal, as does homemade cheese and just-baked bread. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Her garden wasn't very big, but it was filled with oregano, mint, rue, thyme, marjoram and cilantro. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I probably wouldn't use dill; I think fresh thyme, oregano, or marjoram would be better (of course, you wouldn't use as much of these three as the basil - maybe 1 or 2 Tbsp. - I'd start adding them and tasting and keep adding until the herb flavor is distinct, but not overwhelming). ❋ Laurie Constantino (2009)

And the secret to Nuremburg brats, I found out, is marjoram. ❋ Maria Rodale (2011)

Also, the bay leaves, thyme and marjoram give it a distinctly different flavor than your usual tomato salsas made with just cilantro, jalapeno and lime salsas. ❋ Homesick Texan (2009)

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