Marjoram
/ˈmɑːr.dʒər.əm/noun
A fragrant herb of the mint family, used in cooking.
Did you know?Marjoram’s name ultimately comes from Greek and Arabic through medieval trade routes, showing how even a kitchen herb can carry the imprint of the ancient Mediterranean world.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
orīganon
“a fragrant herb, oregano/marjoram”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
mardaqūsh
“marjoram”
Medieval Latin
Latin
majorana
“marjoram”
Old French
Old French
mejorane
“marjoram”
Middle English
English
maydenjoram
“marjoram”
Modern English
English
marjoram
“the culinary herb marjoram”