basil thyme
noun
a plant, Acinos thymoides, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves and purplish flowers.
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Origin of basil thyme
First recorded in 1630–40
Words nearby basil thyme
basilican, Basilicata, basilic vein, basilisk, Basilius, basil thyme, basin, basinet, basing point, Basingstoke, basin range
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