marjoram

Definition

A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves.

Etymology

From Old French majorane, from Medieval Latin maiōrana.

Example Sentences

• "The Lillie I condemned for thy hand, / And buds of marierom had ſtolne thy haire"
• "Among the ancients, especially the Romans, marjoram was known to have an aphrodisiac value."