marjoram

• 一种芳香多年生草本植物（牛至属），其中文名称常指墨角兰或牛至；其干燥或新鲜的叶片常用作香料，为肉类、禽类、炖菜、汤和蛋类菜肴调味。

A noun referring to an aromatic Eurasian perennial herb whose pungent leaves are used as a seasoning for meats, fowl, stews, soups, and omelets.

1. Aromatic herbB1formalculinary

   A perennial herb from the mint family, native to Eurasia, with small, pungent leaves used as a seasoning.

   牛至

   • She added fresh marjoram to the tomato sauce for extra flavor.
   • Marjoram pairs well with roasted chicken and lamb.
   • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried marjoram.

2. Culinary seasoningB1formalculinary

   The dried or fresh leaves of the marjoram plant, used to season meats, stews, soups, and omelets.

   烹饪调味料

   • He sprinkled marjoram over the stew before serving.
   • Marjoram is a key ingredient in many Italian dishes.
   • You can substitute oregano for marjoram in a pinch.

   同义词sweet marjoram