noun
thyme
TYME/taɪm/
An aromatic plant whose leaves are used to flavor food.
Fresh thyme sprigs carry tiny oval leaves above the scattered ones on the surface.
Etymology
Greek thymon already named thyme, so the English culinary sense preserves the plant's identity. Its deeper origin is disputed; the proposed connection with smoke or incense is not secure.
In context
hard herbs like thyme can take more intense cooking than soft herbs so they're great in stews roast or pan frying choose the right one and you can add wonderful depth of flavor to your dishes
More examples
- She adds a sprig of thyme to the soup.
- Dried thyme gives the roasted potatoes an earthy flavor.
- Thyme grows well in sunny spots with good drainage.
Forms
thyme · thymes
Similar words
- herb
- Herb is a broader term covering thyme and other flavoring plants.