Main Entry: mar·jo·ram

Pronunciation: \ˈmär-jə-rəm, ˈmärj-rəm\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English mageram, marjolane, from Middle French majorane, marjolaine, from Medieval Latin majorana

Date: circa 1550

: any of various usually fragrant and aromatic Old World mints (genus Origanum) often used as seasoning