Definition of MARJORAM

marjoram

Plural: marjorams

Noun

  • A fragrant herb of the mint family, used in cooking.
  • aromatic Eurasian perennial
  • pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
  • A herb of the mint family, Origanum majorana, having aromatic leaves.
  • The leaves of this plant used in flavouring food.

Examples

  • His ’MARJORAM’ play added a spicy flavor to an otherwise bland Words With Friends game.

Origin / Etymology

From Old French majorane, from Medieval Latin maiōrana.

Synonyms

oregano, Origanum vulgare, pot marjoram, wild marjoram, winter sweet, amaracus

Scrabble Score: 19

marjoram: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
marjoram: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
marjoram: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

marjoram: valid Words With Friends Word