Definition of Thyme

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

Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Thymus, Thymus
Specialized synonyms: Common Thyme, Thymus Vulgaris, Creeping Thyme, Thymus Serpyllum, Wild Thyme

2. Noun. Leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables.
Generic synonyms: Herb
Group relationships: Common Thyme, Thymus Vulgaris

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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