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Definition of "thyme" []

  • Any of several aromatic Eurasian herbs or low shrubs of the genus Thymus, especially T. vulgaris, of southern Europe, having small, white to lilac flowers grouped in headlike clusters. (noun)
  • The leaves of this plant used as a seasoning. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "thyme" in a sentence
  • "So I picked up three pepper plants, some elfin thyme (which is adorable!) and some catmint."
  • "No trip to the beach is complete without bringing something back: sea urchins, fish, octopus, little crabs, or wild thyme from the shores."
  • "Fresh thyme is an integral part of this dish, and is worth seeking out."