THYME


Meaning of THYME in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' t ī m also ' th ī m

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French time, thime, from Latin thymum, from Greek thymon, probably from thyein to make a burnt offering, sacrifice; akin to Latin fumus smoke ― more at FUME

Date: 14th century

1 : any of a genus ( Thymus ) of Eurasian mints with small pungent aromatic leaves especially : a Mediterranean garden herb ( T. vulgaris )

2 : thyme leaves used as a seasoning

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