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