Definition for MAR-JO-RAM

MAR-JO-RAM, n. [Fr. marjolaine; It. margorana; G. marjoran; D. mariolien; Sp. mejorana; Arm. marjol; Port. mangerona.]

A plant of the genus Origanum, of several species. The sweet marjoram is peculiarly aromatic and fragrant, and much used in cookery. The Spanish marjoram is of the genus Urtica. Fam. of Plants.

Return to page 30 of the letter “M”.