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SWEET MARJORAM
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I. (noun)
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Meaning:
Aromatic European plant native to Mediterranean and Turkey; not widespread in Europe
Synonyms:
knotted marjoram; Majorana hortensis; Origanum majorana; sweet marjoram
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("sweet marjoram" is a kind of...):
origanum (any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings)
Holonyms ("sweet marjoram" is a member of...):
genus Origanum (a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae)