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majorana hortensis

 

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Noun majorana hortensis has 1 sense
  1. sweet marjoram, knotted marjoram, Origanum majorana, Majorana hortensis - aromatic European plant native to Mediterranean and Turkey; not widespread in Europe
    --1 is a kind of origanum
    --1 is a member of genus Origanum

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Term: Majorana Hortensis

Description:

Majorana Hortensis, commonly known as Marjoram, is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family. It has a pleasant aroma and is widely used in culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic applications.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun (Botany): Marjoram is a plant with small, gray-green leaves and white or pink flowers. It is cultivated for its aromatic leaves, which are used as a herb in cooking and for its medicinal properties.

Example sentence: The kitchen garden is filled with various herbs including majorana hortensis.

2. Noun (Culinary): Majorana Hortensis is a popular herb used in various cuisines to add flavor and aroma to dishes such as soups, stews, dressings, and sauces.

Example sentence: I sprinkled some majorana hortensis over the pasta sauce to enhance its taste.

3. Noun (Medicine): In traditional medicine, extracts of majorana hortensis are believed to have mild sedative, antiseptic, and antispasmodic properties.

Example sentence: The herbal tea made from majorana hortensis helped soothe her stomach cramps.

4. Noun (Cosmetics): Majorana Hortensis is used in the production of cosmetics, perfumes, and skin creams due to its pleasant fragrance and potential antibacterial effects.

Example sentence: The beauty product contained majorana hortensis oil, known for its soothing and rejuvenating properties.

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