ˈmärjərəm, ˈmȧj- sometimes -jəˌram noun
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Etymology: alteration of Middle English majorane, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin majorana
: any of various usually fragrant and aromatic mints that constitute two genera ( Origanum and Majorana ) of the family Labiatae and that include several forms used as seasoning in cookery — compare sweet marjoram , wild marjoram