thyme

thyme

noun \ˈtīm also ˈthīm\

Definition of THYME

1

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

2

: thyme leaves used as a seasoning

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