Thyme definition

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Any of several aromatic Eurasian herbs or low shrubs of the genus Thymus of the mint family, especially T. vulgaris, having small white to lilac flowers grouped in clusters.
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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.
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Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the garden thyme, Thymus vulgaris, a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.
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(poetic) Virginity, chastity.
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The leaves of T. vulgaris used as a seasoning.
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The leaves, used as an herb for seasoning.
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Other Word Forms

Noun

Singular:
thyme
Plural:
thymes

Origin of thyme

  • Middle English from Old French thym from Latin thymum from Greek thumon

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Ancient Greek θύμον (thumon).

    From Wiktionary

Thyme Sentence Examples

  • Fresh or dried spices like oregano, basil, dill or thyme are common.

  • If you like, you can add a tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme to the mushrooms for additional flavor.

  • Thyme has a warm aromatic and slightly sharp flavor.

  • Herb Tea Put a few leaves of fresh thyme, sage, lemon balm, mint or a Lavender flower head in a cup.

  • Summer arrives and the smell of fresh herbs pervades the chalk grassland as you walk through wild thyme, marjoram and wild basil.

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