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WILD MARJORAM

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

Aromatic Eurasian perennial

Synonyms:

marjoram; oregano; Origanum vulgare; pot marjoram; wild marjoram; winter sweet

Classified under:

Nouns denoting plants

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)

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