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
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