Definitions for marjorams

marjorams mar·jo·ram

Spelling: [mahr-jer-uh m]
IPA: /ˈmɑr dʒər əm/

Marjorams is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 157 anagrams from letters in marjorams (aajmmorrs).

Definitions for marjorams

noun

  1. any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Origanum, of the mint family, especially O. majorana (sweet marjoram) having leaves used as seasoning in cooking.

Origin of marjorams

1350-1400; Middle English majorane Medieval Latin majorana, variant of majoraca, alteration of Latin amāracus Greek amā́rakos marjoram

Examples for marjorams

If it is caused by the brain, take syrup of betony and marjoram.

Page 233: "majoram" changed to "marjoram" (Origanum majorana (or common marjoram)).

Add two sprays each of parsley and thyme and one of marjoram.

In the fragrance of the summer air mingled the pungent odors of thyme and marjoram, sage and rosemary.

The caterpillar feeds on thyme (Thymus Serpyllum) and marjoram (Origanum vulgare).

marjoram, mr′jo-ram, n. an aromatic plant used as a seasoning in cookery.

marjoram oil, distilled from Origanum majoranoides, and obtained entirely from Cyprus.

Savory, marjoram and other herbs may be used, or the herbs may be omitted altogether.

By maid marjoram, said he that was going thither, but I will.

You have amply satisfied me as to the potency of the late Mrs. marjoram's pharmacopoeia.

Word Value for marjorams
Scrable

19

Words with friends

23

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