Maro.
(Of thelat.)(marum, and this of theGr. µ?).
1. m. herbaceous plant of the family of the Labiatae, stems erect, hard, comose, three to four decimetres of height and very ramosos small, entire, lanceolate leaves with white hair on the underside, flowers of purple Corolla in axillary racemes, and dry fruit with tiny seeds. It is very strong smell and bitter taste, and is used in medicine as an antispasmodic and exciting.
2. m. amaro1.