Definitions for: Thyme

[n] leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables
[n] any of various mints of the genus Thymus

Webster (1913) Definition: Thyme (t[imac]m), n. [OE. tyme, L. thymum, Gr. qy`mon,
qy`mos; cf. qy`ein, to sacrifice, qy`os a sacrifice,
offering, incense: cf. F. thym; -- perhaps so named because
of its sweet smell. Cf. Fume, n.] (Bot.)
Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus. The garden thyme
(Thymus vulgaris) is a warm, pungent aromatic, much used to
give a relish to seasoning and soups.

Ankle deep in moss and flowery thyme. --Cowper.

Cat thyme, a labiate plant (Teucrium Marum) of the
Mediterranean religion. Cats are said to be fond of
rolling on it. --J. Smith (Dict. Econ. Plants).

Wild thyme, Thymus Serpyllum, common on banks and
hillsides in Europe.

I know a bank where the wild thyme blows. --Shak.

See Also: common thyme, common thyme, creeping thyme, genus Thymus, herb, herb, herbaceous plant, Thymus, Thymus serpyllum, Thymus vulgaris, Thymus vulgaris, wild thyme

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