Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the garden thyme, Thymus vulgaris (species), a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.
Origin
From Middle English tyme, from Old French thym, from Latin thymum, from Ancient Greek θύμον.
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