thyme

noun \ˈtīm also ˈthīm\

: a sweet-smelling herb with small leaves that is used in cooking

Full Definition of THYME

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

: thyme leaves used as a seasoning

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Origin of THYME

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with THYME

chime, climb, clime, crime, cyme, dime, disme, grime, lime, mime, prime, rhyme, rime, slime, stime, time

THYME Defined for Kids

thyme

noun \ˈtīm\

Definition of THYME for Kids

: a mint with tiny fragrant leaves used especially in cooking

Medical Dictionary

thyme

noun \ˈtīm also ˈthīm\

Medical Definition of THYME

: any of a genus (Thymus) of mints with small pungent aromatic leaves; especially : a garden herb (T. vulgaris) used in seasoning and formerly in medicine especially as a stimulant and carminative