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WILD MARJORAM
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Synonyms:
marjoram; oregano; Origanum vulgare; pot marjoram; wild marjoram; winter sweet
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("wild marjoram" is a kind of...):
origanum (any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings)
Meronyms (parts of "wild marjoram"):
marjoram; oregano (pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets)
Holonyms ("wild marjoram" is a member of...):
genus Origanum (a genus of aromatic mints of the family Labiatae)