WordNet
knotted marjoram
n. aromatic European plant native to Mediterranean and Turkey; not widespread in Europe [syn: sweet marjoram, Origanum majorana, Majorana hortensis]
Usage examples of "knotted marjoram".
It begins to flower in July, when it is cut for use, and obtains its name of Knotted Marjoram from the flowers being collected into roundish close heads like knots.