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单词 thyme
释义

thyme

noun

ˈtīm How to pronounce thyme (audio)
also
ˈthīm How to pronounce thyme (audio)
1
: any of a genus (Thymus) of Eurasian mints with small pungent aromatic leaves
especially : a Mediterranean garden herb (T. vulgaris)
2
: thyme leaves used as a seasoning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Add the jalapeño, garlic and thyme, and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and golden, about 2 minutes. Mackensy Lunsford, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 The meat is put in a casserole and stewed with tomato (which arrived in Italy rather later than the dish's origins), garlic and wild thyme, which grows abundantly on the island. Julia Buckley, CNN, 27 May 2022 Add garlic, shallots, lemon zest and juice, thyme and Old Bay seasoning. Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 The pastry dough is laced with curry powder, olive oil, garlic, thyme and turmeric. Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2022 Step 3Combine cream, garlic, thyme and pepper in a separate microwavable bowl. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022 This one smells like peppermint, eucalyptus and rosemary, along with rich hints of thyme and light cedar wood. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 14 July 2022 Very savory with thyme and rhubarb leading the way, ending in ripe, full-on strawberry. Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 2 July 2022 Some of my creeping thyme has suddenly died out, but the soil doesn’t stay soggy. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 4 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French time, thime, from Latin thymum, from Greek thymon, probably from thyein to make a burnt offering, sacrifice; akin to Latin fumus smoke — more at fume

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

thyme

noun

ˈtīm How to pronounce thyme (audio)
: a mint with tiny fragrant leaves used especially in cooking

Medical Definition

thyme

noun

ˈtīm also ˈthīm
: any of a genus (Thymus) of mints with small pungent aromatic leaves
especially : a garden herb (T. vulgaris) used in seasoning and formerly in medicine especially as a stimulant and carminative
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