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mother of thyme

DEFINITIONS OF: mother of thyme

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n fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America

Synonyms:
Acinos arvensis, Satureja acinos, basil balm, basil thyme
Type of:
herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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