thyme
pronunciation
How to pronounce thyme in British English:
UK [taɪm]
How to pronounce thyme in American English:
US [taɪm]
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- Noun:
- any of various mints of the genus Thymus
- leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables
Word Origin
- thyme (n.)
- plant of the mint family, late 14c., from Old French thym, tym (13c.) and directly from Latin thymum, from Greek thymon, from PIE *dheu- (1), base of words meaning "to rise in a cloud" (see fume (n.)); thus thyme might be the plant "having a strong odor," or it might be related to thyein "burn as a sacrifice," which would indicate the plant was used as incense. Related: Thymic.
Example
- 1. Add onion , carrots , celery , and thyme .
- 2. When I met her she was in the fields harvesting thyme .
- 3. To reheat , gently simmer a portion until hot . Plate and garnish with additional cheese and thyme .
- 4. It 's made with a rye flour crust that I pair with a simple mixed berry filling seasoned with a sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves .
- 5. The team already knew that lemon and orange should naturally fall into the citrus family , jasmine should be floral and thyme herbaceous .