Category:Thyme

Thyme, n. Etym: [oe. tyme, l. thymum, gr. thym; -- perhaps so named Because of its sweet smell. Cf. Fume, n.] (bot.)

Defn: 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. Ankle deep in moss and flowery thyme. Cowper. 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. I know a bank where the wild thyme blows. Shak.