marjoram

/'mɑ:dʤərəm/

Thân thiện

The chef sprinkles fresh marjoram over a simmering pot of soup.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Aromatic Eurasian perennial: A perennial herb native to Eurasia, known for its aromatic qualities.
   • Pungent leaves used as seasoning: The leaves of this plant, which have a strong, pleasant smell and taste, used to flavor various foods like meats, stews, soups, and omelets.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried marjoram.
  • Marjoram is often used in Mediterranean cuisine.

Advanced Usage

• "Sweet marjoram": A common name for the species , often used to distinguish it from the closely related oregano.
  • Sweet marjoram has a milder flavor than common oregano.

Variants and Related Words

• Oregano (n): A closely related herb () with a stronger, more pungent flavor.
  • While similar, marjoram is sweeter and more delicate than oregano.

Synonyms

• Knotted marjoram: Another name for sweet marjoram, referring to the knot-like shape of its flower buds.
• Majoram: An alternate, less common spelling.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

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