thyme

[ tahym; spelling pronunciation thahym ]

/ taɪm; spelling pronunciation θaɪm /

noun

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.

Nearby words

thyatira, thyestes, thylacine, thylakoid, thym-, thyme, thymectomy, thymelaeaceous, thymelcosis, thymi-, thymic

Origin of thyme

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin thymum < Greek thýmon

Can be confusedthyme time

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Examples from the Web for thyme

Add the butter, chicken stock, salt, bay leaf, thyme, and tarragon and bring to a simmer.
Daniel Boulud Reveals His 4 Favorite Recipes From His New Cookbook|Daniel Boulud|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“Very herbal, minty, some thyme, rosemary, lots of linden,” he concludes.
Honey Harvest at the Waldorf Astoria’s Beehives|Josh Dzieza|August 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In addition to Central Park, they have new raised bed gardens on the rooftop with basil, sage, thyme, tomatoes, and squash.
Honey Harvest at the Waldorf Astoria’s Beehives|Josh Dzieza|August 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Combine the breadcrumbs with the thyme, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
Perfect Valentine’s Day Feast|Lydia Brownlow|February 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Add the onions, tomatoes, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, cumin, cloves and cinnamon.
Into the Heart of Turkey|Sophie Menin|September 28, 2010|DAILY BEAST
We have a nice curd porridge, seasoned with thyme, and some dried lamb for breakfast.
Complete Short Works|Georg Ebers
The breaths of thyme and balm, lavender and myrtle, were always in that parlour.
The Late Miss Hollingford|Rosa Mulholland
For roundworms he recommended especially a decoction of artemisia maritima, coriander seeds, and decoctions of thyme.
Old-Time Makers of Medicine|James J. Walsh
For the city of a day sprigs of southernwood, lavender, thyme, or marjoram make charming little trees.
Wings and the Child|E. [Edith] Nesbit
My first baby breath was drawn from these thyme scented breezes.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton

British Dictionary definitions for thyme

thyme

/ (taɪm) /

noun

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)

Derived Formsthymy, adjective

Word Origin for thyme

C14: from Old French thym, from Latin thymum, from Greek thumon, from thuein to make a burnt offering

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