marjoram
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mar·jo·ram (mär′jə rəm)
noun
Etymology: ME majoran < OFr majorane < ML maiorana, prob. altered < L amaracus < Gr amarakos, marjoram: of Indic orig., akin to Sans maruva-
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Converse of object
- dry: Add the bay leaf, dried marjoram and thyme and cook gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Adjective modifier
- sweet: Sweet marjoram is grown as an annual in cooler climates as it tends to die in cold, wet winters.
Modifies a noun
- origanum: Wild marjoram Origanum vulgare Wild marjoram is a plant that no wildlife gardener should be without.
Noun used with modifier
- pot: Oregano is a close relative of marjoram and is also known as pot marjoram.
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