thyme Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun any of various mints of the genus Thymus
  2. noun leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables

WordNet

Thyme noun
Etymology
OE. tyme, L. thymum, Gr. , cf. , to sacrifice, a sacrifice, offering, incense: cf. F. thym; -- perhaps so named because of its sweet smell. Cf. Fume, n.
Definitions
  1. (Bot.) 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.
    I know a bank where the wild thyme blows. Shak.

Webster 1913