THYME


Meaning of THYME in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtīm also ]

ˈthīm 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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