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sweet marjoram

/swiːt ˈmɑːrdʒərəm/

Traducción: Planta herbácea perenne de la familia de la menta, con hojas dulces y aromáticas usadas como condimento culinario, especialmente en las cocinas mediterránea y europea.

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/swiːt ˈmɑːrdʒərəm/B1formalculinary
  • esPlanta herbácea perenne de la familia de la menta, con hojas dulces y aromáticas usadas como condimento culinario, especialmente en las cocinas mediterránea y europea.

A perennial herb of the mint family, with sweet, aromatic leaves used as a culinary seasoning, especially in Mediterranean and European cuisines.

  1. Aromatic herbB1formal

    A perennial herb (Origanum majorana) with small, fragrant leaves, used as a culinary seasoning.

    esmejorana

    • She added fresh sweet marjoram to the tomato sauce.
    • Sweet marjoram pairs well with roasted vegetables and meats.
    • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried sweet marjoram.
  2. Medicinal usesB2formal

    Historically used in herbal medicine for its calming and digestive properties.

    esMejorana dulce

    • Sweet marjoram tea is sometimes used to soothe an upset stomach.
    • Herbalists recommend sweet marjoram for its mild sedative effects.
    • An infusion of sweet marjoram can help relieve headaches.