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  timothy

  noun

  a coarse grass, Phleum pratense, having cylindrical spikes, used as fodder.
• Timothy
  Timothy

  noun

  a disciple and companion of the apostle Paul, to whom Paul is supposed to have addressed two Epistles.

timothy

¹ American  

[tim-uh-thee] / ˈtɪm ə θi /

Or timothy grass

noun

• timothies
  plural

1. a coarse grass, Phleum pratense, having cylindrical spikes, used as fodder.

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Timothy ² American  

[tim-uh-thee] / ˈtɪm ə θi /

noun

1. a disciple and companion of the apostle Paul, to whom Paul is supposed to have addressed two Epistles.

2. either of these Epistles, I Timothy or II Timothy. I Tim., II Tim.

3. a male given name.

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Timothy British  

/ ˈtɪməθɪ /

noun

1. Saint. a disciple of Paul, who became leader of the Christian community at Ephesus. Feast day: Jan 26 or 22

2. either of the two books addressed to him (in full The First and Second Epistles of Paul the Apostle to Timothy ), containing advice on pastoral matters

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• timothies
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of timothy

First recorded in 1730–40; named after Timothy Hanson, American farmer who cultivated it in the early 18th century

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Example Sentences

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For one thing, guinea pigs are voracious eaters—in addition to pellets and fresh vegetables, the Humane Society instructs you to supply an unlimited supply of fresh timothy hay for them.

From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2023

They just kept feeding her a typical hippo diet of 20 pounds of timothy hay, five pounds of grain, and 20 pounds of produce, the magazine reported.

From The Verge ● Aug. 5, 2022

Currently, the only approved tablets are for allergies to dust mites, ragweed and northern pasture grasses like timothy, although more tablets are being tested in clinical studies.

From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2022

They grow carrots for seed, Kentucky bluegrass for seed, wheat for seed and timothy hay on 1,250 acres near Culver.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 10, 2020

He fed the colt a high-quality strain of timothy hay, cultivated in Northern California, which he had come across during his first days as a trainer.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

A New Mexico judge on Friday ruled in favor of Emmy winner Timothy Busfield, tossing out multiple child sex abuse charges against the actor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

But a new study led by Timothy Koeth and his colleagues challenges that assessment.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

While activists and heroes usually get most of the public’s attention, queer historian and author Timothy Stewart-Winter argues that it’s just as important to focus on the more complicated figures.

From Slate ● Oct. 15, 2026

Judge Timothy Kelly in Washington, D.C., granted the outlets’ request for a preliminary injunction to block the administration from enforcing the ban while their litigation is ongoing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

“That’s Mrs. Penworthy to you, you old rogue! Allow me to introduce my cousin, Alf, a cabin boy on leave . . .” But Old Timothy was already gone.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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