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Definition of Thyme

1. Noun. Any of various mints of the genus Thymus.

2. Noun. Leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables.

Definition of Thyme

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

Definition of Thyme

1. an aromatic herb [n -S]

Medical Definition of Thyme

1. Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus. The garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a warm, pungent aromatic, much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups. "Ankle deep in moss and flowery thyme." (Cowper) Cat thyme, a labiate plant (Teucrium Marum) of the Mediterranean religion. Cats are said to be fond of rolling on it. Wild thyme, Thymus Serpyllum, common on banks and hillsides in Europe. "I know a bank where the wild thyme blows." (Shak) Origin: OE. Tyme, L. Thymum, Gr,; cf, to sacrifice, a sacrifice, offering, incense: cf. F. Thym; perhaps so named because of its sweet smell. Cf. Fume. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Thyme

Thylacinus Thylacinus cynocephalus thylacitis thylakoid thylakoid thylakoids thylakoid processing peptidase thylakoid protein kinase Thylogale thylose

thyloses thylosis thym- thymate thyme (current term) thyme (current term) thyme-leaved sandwort thyme-leaved speedwell thymectomies thymectomize

thymectomized thymectomizes thymectomizing thymectomy thymectomy Thymelaeaceae Thymelaeales thymelcosis thymene thymes

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