basil thyme

American  

noun

1. a plant, Acinos thymoides, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves and purplish flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of basil thyme

First recorded in 1630–40

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basil thyme

There are also common aromatic herbs that have limited ability to drive off mosquitoes, such as rosemary, garlic, basil, thyme and fennel.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 14, 2024

Roast your fruit along herbs like rosemary, basil, thyme, fresh ginger and lemongrass, or alongside spices like peppercorns, anise, cloves, fennel seeds and nutmeg.

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2022

Put beef, pork, garlic, onion, basil, thyme, oregano, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper in a bowl.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 8, 2022

For some people, basil, thyme and rosemary are exotic.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 23, 2021

Pickle it with vinegar, onions, salt, pepper, parsley, sweet basil, thyme, and bay-leaves: and, when pickled enough, spit it, and baste it with the pickle.

From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady