'Teucrium Marum' definitions:

Definition of 'Teucrium marum'

From: WordNet
noun
Mediterranean germander having small hairy leaves and reddish purple flowers; attractive to cats [syn: cat thyme, marum, Teucrium marum]

Definition of 'Teucrium Marum'

From: GCIDE
  • Thyme \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. [1913 Webster]
  • Ankle deep in moss and flowery thyme. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • I know a bank where the wild thyme blows. --Shak. [1913 Webster]