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thyme Definition

thyme (tīm)

noun

  1. 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
  2. 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.

—Verlaine, Paul

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