Main Entry: thyme

Pronunciation: \ˈtīm also ˈthīm\

Function: noun

Etymology: 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

Date: 14th century

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