'Thyme' definitions:
Definition of 'thyme'
(from WordNet)
noun
Any of various mints of the genus Thymus
noun
Leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables
Definition of 'Thyme'
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]