sand-blind
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology
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1996
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sand-blind (arch. and dial.) half-blind, purblind. XV. repr. ult. OE. *
samblind, f.
sam- half- (shortening of WGmc. *
sāmi :- IE. *
sēmi- SEMI-) +
BLIND; assim. to
SAND.
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Magical marjoram
Magazine article from: Southern Living; 6/1/2000; ; 700+ words
; The scent of marjoram, a member of the mint family, conjures up images of sunshine. Sweet marjoram, the most popular type, flourishes in...as thyme and basil. If you've confused marjoram with its more assertive cousin oregano...
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Marjoram
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 9/25/2002; ; 500 words
; ...in the produce aisles. Unfamiliar with marjoram's delicate charms? Delicately flavored marjoram (MAHR-juhr-uhm) is a little-known member of the mint family. The moniker "marjoram," however, is used rather loosely. What...
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 "The Journal (Newcastle, England)")
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Marjoram a great favourite with butterflies and bees.(Features)
Newspaper article from: The Journal (Newcastle, England); 7/12/2003; 583 words
; ...of our other National Collection, that of marjoram. We grow many different types of this pretty...plant. What we buy in supermarket jars as marjoram is dried sweet (or knotted) marjoram, while oregano is dried perennial marjoram...
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Oregano akin to marjoram
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 7/10/1986; 407 words
; If you think marjoram and oregano are the same thing, you...both are members of the mint family, marjoram and oregano are indeed two different...small, thick, fuzzy leaves of the marjoram plant have a delicate, almost sagelike...
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Marjoram or oregano?(Letter to the Editor)
Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal; 3/1/2004; 700+ words
; ...that it referred to either oregano or marjoram (they're related). Another source...herbs/smallherbs.html--says: "Marjoram comes in at least two types: the annual, sweet or knotted marjoram (Origanum majorana), which is a small...
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 "The Evening Standard (London, England)")
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...eating in; TODAY'S RECIPE Marjoram pork cutlets.
Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England); 4/5/2005; 417 words
; Byline: CARINA COOPER There are three types of marjoram grown in the UK - pot marjoram, wild marjoram and sweet or knotted marjoram. Use whichever you wish, but they are all very flavourful so...
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WEEKEND COOK 128: BEEF STEW WITH BACON AND MARJORAM DUMPLINGS Serves 4 Preparation time: 1 1/2 hours
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 12/8/2001; ; 625 words
; ...serve: 25g unsalted butter, 4 tbsp marjoram leaves Dumplings: 15g unsalted butter 1 tbsp finely chopped onion 1 tbsp fresh marjoram leaves 110g unsmoked back bacon, rind...frying pan and sweat the onion with the marjoram until it is nicely scented and soft...
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Corn and Mango Salsa; Corn Fettuccine; Grilled Marjoram-Scented Corn.(The Seattle Times)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 8/27/2001; 700+ words
; ...with a little grated cheese. GRILLED MARJORAM-SCENTED CORN 6 servings 6 ears fresh...ground black pepper 24 3-inch sprigs marjoram Optional: lime wedges 1. Pull the corn...with the softened butter. Press the marjoram sprigs into the butter. Pull the husks...
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 "Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL)")
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Beets and Their Greens with Marjoram and Pine Nuts.(Food)
Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 11/4/2009; 557 words
; ...including the greens Olive oil Sea salt Marjoram pesto 1 small slice country bread, crust...garlic Sea salt the fresh pepper 1/4 cup marjoram leaves 3 tablespoons drained capers 1...mortar until smooth, then work in the marjoram, capers, 1/4 cup pine nuts, parsley...
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Smoked trout with slashed horseradish-potatoes and marjoram-fried onions; QUICK-FIX SUPPER.
Newspaper article from: The Evening Standard (London, England); 1/3/2006; 523 words
; ...minutes. Cooking: 20 minutes. Serves 2 MARJORAM has a very distinctive flavour, which...until slightly crispy and throw in the marjoram. Lay out the smoked trout on a plate...red onion, finely chopped 1 sprig of marjoram, finely chopped 2 fillets of smoked...
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marjoram
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
marjoram or sweet marjoram , Old World perennial aromatic herb ( Marjorana hortensis ) of the...for perfuming soaps. The closely related European pot, or wild, marjoram ( Origanum vulgare ) has similar uses and is the spice usually sold...
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sweet marjoram
Book article from: A Dictionary of Plant Sciences
sweet marjoram See ORIGANUM .
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Taste and Smell
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Aging
...and older subjects to detect the herb marjoram in carrot soup. Older adults performed...subjects, and some were unable to detect marjoram at all. The deficit was related to smell...also were unable to detect or identify marjoram in the soup. Middle-aged and older...
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oregano
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...family), Origanum vulgare, also called Spanish thyme and wild marjoram, is the usual source for the spice sold as oregano in the...and in the United States. Its flavor is similar to that of marjoram but slightly less sweet. In Spain and Italy many other Origanum...
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Middle Ages, European
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Food and Culture
...with honey or sweet wine and with pepper, lovage, and sweet marjoram as well. Some of the herbs for the garum were dill, coriander...celery, savory, sage, rue, mint, lovage, thyme, and sweet marjoram. These herbs are available today in dried or fresh form...
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