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marjoram

mar·jo·ram [ mrjərəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
herb used in cooking: an herb with aromatic leaves and small purple or white flowers. Use: seasoning in cooking and salads. Native to: Mediterranean.  Latin name Origanum majorana.

[14th century. Via Old French marjorane< medieval Latin majorana]
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