thyme

Meaning

Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris), a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.

Synonyms

herb

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thymus

common thyme

summer savory

mother oflthyme

Pronounced as (IPA)

/taɪm/

Etymology

From Middle English tyme, from Old French thym, from Latin thymum, from Ancient Greek θύμον (thúmon).