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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MARJORAM

Via Old French majorane, from Medieval Latin marjorana.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MARJORAM

marjoram  [ˈmɑːdʒərəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MARJORAM

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Marjoram is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MARJORAM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

marjoram

Marjoram

Marjoram (Origanum majorana, syn. Majorana hortensis Moench, Majorana majorana (L.) H. Karst) is a somewhat cold-sensitive perennial herb or undershrub with sweet pine and citrus flavors. In some Middle-Eastern countries, marjoram is synonymous with oregano, and there the names sweet marjoram and knotted marjoram are used to distinguish it from other plants of the genus Origanum. The name marjoram (Old French majorane, Medieval Latin majorana) does not directly derive from the Latin word maior (major). Marjoram is indigenous to Cyprus and southern Turkey, and was known to the Greeks and Romans as a symbol of happiness.

Definition of marjoram in the English dictionary

The definition of marjoram in the dictionary is Also called: sweet marjoram. an aromatic Mediterranean plant, Origanum hortensis, with small pale purple flowers and sweet-scented leaves, used for seasoning food and in salads: family Lamiaceae.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MARJORAM


antiserum
ˌæntɪˈsɪərəm
arum
ˈɛərəm
disulfiram
ˌdaɪsʌlˈfɪərəm
durum
ˈdjʊərəm
eriophorum
ˌerɪˈɒfərəm
Fareham
ˈfɛərəm
garum
ˈɡeərəm
harem
ˈhɛərəm
harum-scarum
ˈhɛərəmˈskɛərəm
Hiram
ˈhaɪərəm
iterum
ˈɪtərəm
Kanchipuram
kɑːnˈtʃiːpərəm
labarum
ˈlæbərəm
omnium-gatherum
ˈɒmnɪəmˈɡæðərəm
pittosporum
pɪˈtɒspərəm
Rotherham
ˈrɒðərəm
saccharum
ˈsækərəm
Sarum
ˈsɛərəm
serum
ˈsɪərəm
theorem
ˈθɪərəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MARJORAM

maritime pinaster
maritime pine
Maritime Provinces
Maritimer
Maritimes
Maritsa
Mariupol
Marius
marivaudage
Marivaux
mark
Mark Antony
mark reader
mark reading
mark scanner
mark scanning
mark time
mark-to-market
mark-up
marka

WORDS THAT END LIKE MARJORAM

Agram
coram
diagram
dram
foram
gram
haram
histogram
hologram
ingram
Karakoram
Mizoram
monogram
picloram
pot marjoram
program
ram
sweet marjoram
tram
wild marjoram

Synonyms and antonyms of marjoram in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «marjoram» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MARJORAM

Find out the translation of marjoram to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of marjoram from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «marjoram» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

墨角兰
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

mejorana
570 millions of speakers

English

marjoram
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

कुठरा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَرْدَكوش
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

майоран
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

manjerona
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মারজোরাম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

marjolaine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Marjoram
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Majoran
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マヨラナ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마저럼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Marjoram
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây kinh giới
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

marjoram
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Marjoram
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Mercanköşk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

maggiorana
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

majeranek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

майоран
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

măghiran
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ματζουράνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

marjolein
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

mejram
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

merian
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of marjoram

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MARJORAM»

The term «marjoram» is regularly used and occupies the 65.951 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MARJORAM» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «marjoram» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «marjoram» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about marjoram

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MARJORAM»

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Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs
Origanum Majorana Labiatae Marjoram Herbs don't seem to have quite the significance for us moderns that they did for the ancients. Sweet marjoram, once the plant that smctified marital bliss, is now most closely associated with turkey suffing ...
Claire Kowalchik, William H. Hylton, 1998
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Margaret Roberts' A-Z Herbs: Identifying Herbs, How to Grow ...
Marjoram is particularly valued for its sweet, spicy scent, which is said to have been created by Aphrodite as a symbol of happiness. Marjoram plants were once placed on tombs to ensure peace for departed spirits, and it was said to be an ...
Margaret Roberts, 2000
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Specialty and Minor Crops Handbook
Marjoram, Sweet Marjoram, Knot Marjoram Origanum majorana and Majorana hortensis are members of the Lamiaceae (mint) family. Varieties include Sweet Marjoram and Creeping Golden Marjoram. Marjoram is a tender perennial that ...
Claudia Myers, 1998
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Aromatherapy: Essential Oils for Vibrant Health and Beauty
MARJORAM Marjoram is a bushy tender perennial that grows up to 1 foot in height. Its many branches have square stems and tiny oval gray-green leaves that may be fuzzy. Knotlike buds borne on spikes open to form clusters of white or pink ...
Roberta Wilson, 2002
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The Herbfarm Cookbook
Marjoram Varieties Sweet or knotty marjoram will often be simply labeled as marjoram. It has a relative called Italian oregano (or hardy marjoram), which is a cross between sweet marjoram and Greek oregano. Its taste is nearly the same as ...
Jerry Traunfeld, 2013
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Cooking with the Bible: Biblical Food, Feasts, and Lore
Marjoram Botanists seem to be somewhat confused about marjoram. Many believe it to be the herbal plant Origanum majorana; others say it is the herbal plant Majorana hortensis; some mix things up entirely and say it is O. hortensis.
Anthony F. Chiffolo, Rayner W. Hesse, 2006
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The Herb Garden Cookbook: The Complete Gardening and Gourmet ...
Years later, I realized that one of the verses, "Here we go gathering knots in May so early in the morning," was about gathering the sweet marjoram knots. These flower bracts look lovely in summer bouquets and as garnishes for festive platters , ...
Lucinda Hutson, 2010
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Herbal Delights
'The thyme strong scented 'neath our feet, The Marjoram beds so doubly sweet, And pennyroyal's creeping twine These, each succeeding, each one thine.' Botanical name: Origanum Majorana (Linn.). Natural order: Labiatae Country names: ...
C. F. Leyel, 2007
9
Medical Botany; Or, Illustrations and Descriptions of the ...
About eighteen species of this genus, natives of various countries, have been described, and of these the sorts usually cultivated are the common marjoram, Origanum vulgare ; the pot marjoram, O. Onitn; the sweet marjoram, O. Majorana ; the ...
John Stephenson, James Morss Churchill, Gilbert Thomas Burnett, 1834
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Belgravia
That must wait for an answer till Mr. Marjoram comes down,' said Mrs. Marjoram. ' What a shame it is that he will he always late for breakfast ! ' This was at nine o' clock — an hour at which many would think a man at the end of May, in the ...
Mary Elizabeth Braddon, 1871

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MARJORAM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term marjoram is used in the context of the following news items.
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Summer vegetables add zest and color for a healthful side dish
Sprinkle cheese and marjoram over the top. Continue baking until the edges are browned and the vegetables are very tender, for about 15 ... «Communities Digital News, Jul 15»
2
Lydia Bright: 'I want marriage and kids in three years'
By Dominique Marjoram / Published 21st July 2015. Lydia Bright, marriage, boyfriend, Arg, Dominique Marjoram 'I've definitely got my own style but I would love ... «Daily Star, Jul 15»
3
Okra Pickled in the Mexican Fashion recipe
In a large pot, combine water, vinegar, onions, garlic, oil, bay leaves, marjoram, thyme, oregano and salt to taste. Bring to a boil; add jalapenos, ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
4
For your next party, grill chicken thighs like a pro
1 teaspoon lemon zest. CHICKEN RUB. 1 teaspoon dried marjoram. 1 teaspoon dried basil. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon kosher salt. «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
5
How to get rid of cabbage white butterfly and other garden pests
Plant butterfly and bee-friendly plants in a warm sunny place. Try buddleja, hebe, wallflowers, sedums, marjoram, mints, aster, solidago (golden ... «Western Daily Press, Jul 15»
6
Balsamics getting mixed up in cocktail world
... Neapolitan herb balsamic in their Bloody Marys,” he said, “which brings flavors of rosemary, marjoram, thyme, garlic, and sage to the cocktail. «Tucson Local Media, Jul 15»
7
Head to St Anne's Rose Gardens for a treat for the senses
Other perennial herbs that benefit from a severe summer haircut include lovage, marjoram, sorrel, lemon balm, mint and fennel. Sat, Jul 18 ... «Irish Times, Jul 15»
8
Lithgow Basketball launches Aussie Hoops
... Hoops Program,” Lithgow Basketball director Richard Marjoram said. ... Lithgow Association Aussie Hoops coordinator Adam Marjoram said. «Lithgow Mercury, Jul 15»
9
Lazers look to next season
Lithgow's captain Adam Marjoram had a brilliant match scoring 40 points and was well supported by Matt Hughes (13) and Keiran Osborn (10). «Lithgow Mercury, Jul 15»
10
Players to launch into hockey Superleague after successful auction
LAUNCH PARTY: Superleague stars (from left) Alex Said, Darren Davis, Adam Hurford and Darryn Marjoram are all gunning for the inaugural ... «Central Western Daily, Jul 15»

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