thyme
[tahym; spelling pronunciation thahym]
- any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Thymus, of the mint family, including the common garden herb T. vulgaris, a low subshrub having narrow, aromatic leaves used for seasoning.
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Origin of thyme
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin thymum < Greek thýmon
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Contemporary Examples
Add the butter, chicken stock, salt, bay leaf, thyme, and tarragon and bring to a simmer.
“Very herbal, minty, some thyme, rosemary, lots of linden,” he concludes.
In addition to Central Park, they have new raised bed gardens on the rooftop with basil, sage, thyme, tomatoes, and squash.
Combine the breadcrumbs with the thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Add the onions, tomatoes, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, cumin, cloves and cinnamon.
Historical Examples
Chop some parsley and thyme together, a handful of each, and boil it in a little of the liquor in which the rabbit is boiling.
I shouted as I handed them some of the thyme, "Just look how delicious this is!"
BoyhoodLeo Tolstoy
Thyme brought me back to lunch, and here I've been ever since.
FraternityJohn Galsworthy
"Cis and Thyme would feel it awfully if you and B.—-" He stopped.
FraternityJohn Galsworthy
Thyme had told her that Hilary was in the dining-room, and wanted specially to see her.
FraternityJohn Galsworthy
thyme
- any of various small shrubs of the temperate genus Thymus, having a strong mintlike odour, small leaves, and white, pink, or red flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
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Word Origin
C14: from Old French thym, from Latin thymum, from Greek thumon, from thuein to make a burnt offering
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Word Origin and History for thyme
n.
plant of the mint family, late 14c., from Old French thym, tym (13c.), from Latin thymum, from Greek thymon, possibly from thyein "burn as a sacrifice," which would indicate the plant was used as incense.
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