GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

last match results

Found one definition

1.       
   Thyme , n. [OE. tyme, L. thymum, Gr. θύμον, θύμος; cf. θύειν, to sacrifice, θύος a sacrifice, offering, incense: cf. F. thym; -- perhaps so named because of its sweet smell. Cf. Fume, n.] (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.
   1913 Webster
   Ankle deep in moss and flowery thyme.
   Cowper.
   
   1913 Webster
   Cat thyme, a labiate plant (Teucrium Marum) of the Mediterranean religion. Cats are said to be fond of rolling on it. J. Smith (Dict. Econ. Plants). -- Wild thyme, Thymus Serpyllum, common on banks and hillsides in Europe.
   1913 Webster
   I know a bank where the wild thyme blows.
   Shak.
   
   1913 Webster