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thyme

DEFINITIONS OF: thyme

1

n any of various mints of the genus Thymus

Types:
Thymus vulgaris, common thyme
common aromatic garden perennial native to the western Mediterranean; used in seasonings and formerly as medicine
Thymus serpyllum, creeping thyme, wild thyme
aromatic dwarf shrub common on banks and hillsides in Europe; naturalized in United States
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

n leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables

Type of:
herb
aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities
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