# thyme

Pronunciation: US say "TYM" /taɪm/; UK

## Noun

1. An aromatic herb of the genus Thymus in the mint family, with a warm, pungent flavor, used to season soups and savory dishes.
   - Simple: A small garden herb with a strong, warm smell, used to add flavor to food.
   - _The chef rubbed the roast with thyme and garlic before searing it._
   - _Wild thyme spread across the hillside, filling the warm air with its scent._

## Origin

From Middle English tyme, from Old French thym, from Latin thymum, from Ancient Greek θύμον (thúmon).

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