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