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marjoram

/mahr-jer-uhm/US // ˈmɑr dʒər əm //UK // (ˈmɑːdʒərəm) //

甘草,甘牛,甘菊花,甘菊

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any of several aromatic herbs belonging to the genus Origanum, of the mint family, especially O. majorana, having leaves used as seasoning in cooking.

Examples

  • Cue the meatless Irish stew, an enlightened bowl gathering whatever vegetables look good in the market in a broth lush with marjoram, rosemary and thyme.

  • In case you are not familiar with it, za’atar is a Middle Eastern herb mix which, although the exact blend varies, is usually some combination of dried oregano, thyme, marjoram, sumac and sesame seeds.

  • And I use generous amounts of fresh marjoram, the herb I always consider first when I cook with mushrooms.

  • A grass with knotted or jointed stem: some, however, suppose marjoram to be intended here.

  • Then he suddenly demands the password from Edgar, and Edgar immediately answers him with the words "Sweet marjoram."

  • Mix together some grated bread, and some marjoram and onion chopped fine.

  • There was lavender, the blossoms had been gathered long ago, and sweet marjoram and sweet clover.

  • One winter Mrs. Marjoram was taken ill, and, being so very old, her life was despaired of.