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thyme

UK/tɑe̯m/ US/taɪm/ uncommon

noun

1.

any of various mints of the genus Thymus

2.

leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables

Origin

From Middle English tyme, from Old French thym, from Latin thymum, from Ancient Greek θύμον (thúmon). Displaced native Old English boþen.

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