ETYM Old Eng. majoran, French marjolaine, Late Lat. marjoraca, from Latin amaracus, amaracum, Greek amarakos, amarakon.
Pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets; SYN. oregano.
Aromatic herb of the mint family Labiatae. Wild marjoram Origanum vulgare is found both in Europe and Asia and has become naturalized in the Americas; the culinary sweet marjoram O. majorana is widely cultivated. + prikaži više

Aromatic Eurasian perennial; SYN. marjoram, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, Origanum vulgare.
Any of several perennial herbs of the Labiatae family, especially the aromatic Origanum vulgare, also known as wild marjoram. It is native to the Mediterranean countries and W Asia and naturalized in the Americas. Oregano is extensively used to season Mediterranean cooking. + prikaži više