Etymology

marjoram

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Today it means: A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves. Full definition →

Old French majorane ← Medieval Latin maiōrana
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  1. Medieval Latin · derived frommaiōrana
  2. Old French · derived frommajorane
  3. English todaymarjoram

From Old French majorane, from Medieval Latin maiōrana.

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