thyme
thyme
Definition
thyme (tīm)
noun
- any of a genus (Thymus, esp. T. vulgaris) of shrubby plants or aromatic herbs of the mint family, with white, pink, or red flowers and with fragrant leaves
- the leaves, used as an herb for seasoning
Etymology: ME < MFr thym < L thymum < Gr thymon < thyein, to sacrifice, smoke < IE base *dheu- > dull
thyme
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- chop: Mix in 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried; fill each tin with 1/2 teaspoon goat cheese, sprinkle with mushrooms.
- creep: Creeping Thyme Alongside the path you will discover the charming, delicate and aromatic Thymes.
- dry: Roasting the diced carrots produces a stronger, sweeter flavor which is enhanced by the addition of dried thyme.
- add: Return the onion and bacon, add the thyme and crushed juniper berries.
- include: Around the edges of the border, Nick hopes to include some spreading plants including some thyme.
- use: The Ancient Egyptians used thyme for embalming their dead.
Preposition: in
- bowl: Place the pork mince, breadcrumbs, egg, onion and thyme in a bowl.
Adjective modifier
- lemon: Thyme or lemon thyme may also reduce cold symptoms: try gargling at the onset of a sore throat.
- wild: In summer the purple flowers of wild thyme can be found.
- fresh: Herb Tea Put a few leaves of fresh thyme, sage, lemon balm, mint or a Lavender flower head in a cup.
- organic: Our version includes crushed organic thyme, non-organic sumac, organic toasted sesame seeds and sea salt.
- little: Chop the cooked tomato, mushroom and bacon and mix with a little fresh thyme.
- aromatic: Creeping Thyme Alongside the path you will discover the charming, delicate and aromatic Thymes.
Modifies a noun
- polytrichus: In southwest England and in Wales wild thyme Thymus polytrichus often dominates this type of vegetation.
- sprig: Brush the top of the pastry with egg or milk and decorate the edges of the pie with thyme sprigs.
- thymus: In southwest England and in Wales wild thyme Thymus polytrichus often dominates this type of vegetation.
- jus: Char Grilled Rump of Herb Fed Beef ( serves 2-4 ) With char grilled vegetables, new potatoes and red onion marmalade thyme jus.
- sauce: I moved on to the filet of beef with a delicious wild mushroom and thyme sauce.
- leave: Season the tomato shells and scatter with thyme leaves.
Noun used with modifier
- lemon: Thymus ' Golden King ' A wonderful variegated gold lemon thyme.
thyme Quotes
Que ton vers soit la bonne aventure EŁ parse au vent crispe¤ du matin Qui va fleurant la menthe et le thym. Et tout le reste est litte¤ rature. May your verse be a glorious adventure Strewn by the crisp morning air Which helps the mint and the thyme grow. Everything else is mere literature.
