sweet marjoram
noun
: a perennial marjoram (Origanum majorana synonym Majorana hortensis) with dense spikelike flower clusters
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Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chives, coriander, dill, borage, edible ginger, lemon balm, oregano, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, sweet marjoram and thyme.
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Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, mint, nasturtium, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme and water cress.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2022
Herbs: Anise, basil, borage, chives, dill, fennel, lemon balm, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 29 Jan. 2022
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022
Chile flakes and herbs like sweet marjoram bring vegetables to life in this recipe from Castle Hot Springs resort, where garden-to-table dishes are as delicious as the hot springs is relaxing.
—Sunset Magazine, 31 Jan. 2022
Anise, bay laurel, cardamom, chives, coriander, fennel, garlic, ginger, lavender, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, thyme and watercress.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Jan. 2022
Herbs: Anise, arugula, basil, bay, chives, cilantro, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, thyme and watercress.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Nov. 2021
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress 6.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Feb. 2021
Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2023
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamom, chervil, chives, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, lemon balm, lovage, mint, nasturtium, oregano, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, thyme and water cress.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2022
Herbs: Anise, basil, borage, chives, dill, fennel, lemon balm, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, tarragon, and thyme.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 29 Jan. 2022
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022
Chile flakes and herbs like sweet marjoram bring vegetables to life in this recipe from Castle Hot Springs resort, where garden-to-table dishes are as delicious as the hot springs is relaxing.
—Sunset Magazine, 31 Jan. 2022
Anise, bay laurel, cardamom, chives, coriander, fennel, garlic, ginger, lavender, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, thyme and watercress.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Jan. 2022
Herbs: Anise, arugula, basil, bay, chives, cilantro, coriander, dill, fennel, garlic, lavender, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, sweet marjoram, thyme and watercress.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Nov. 2021
Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress 6.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 27 Feb. 2021
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1565, in the meaning defined above
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sweet marjoram
noun
: an aromatic European herb (Majorana hortensis) with dense spikelike flower clusters formerly used as a mild stimulant and carminative
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