MARJORAM

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does marjoram mean? 

• MARJORAM (noun)
  The noun MARJORAM has 2 senses:

1. aromatic Eurasian perennial

2. pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets

  Familiarity information: MARJORAM used as a noun is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• MARJORAM (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Aromatic Eurasian perennial

Classified under:

Nouns denoting plants

Synonyms:

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

Hypernyms ("marjoram" is a kind of...):

origanum (any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings)

Meronyms (parts of "marjoram"):

marjoram; oregano (pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets)

Holonyms ("marjoram" is a member of...):

genus Origanum (a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae)

Sense 2

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting foods and drinks

Synonyms:

marjoram; oregano

Hypernyms ("marjoram" is a kind of...):

herb (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities)

Holonyms ("marjoram" is a part of...):

marjoram; oregano; Origanum vulgare; pot marjoram; wild marjoram; winter sweet (aromatic Eurasian perennial)

 Context examples 

Marjoram oil is reported to have sedative effects and to be useful in calming asthma and other respiratory symptoms.

(Origanum majorana Leaf Extract, NCI Thesaurus)