Definition of THYME

thyme

Meanings

Plural: thymes

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
  • Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris), a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 13

thyme is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
thyme is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
thyme is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

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