thyme
n. uncountablen. a small plant with tiny leaves that people use as a herb to add flavor to food. It has a strong, pleasant smell and is common in Mediterranean cooking.
n. a low-growing aromatic plant of the mint family, used as a culinary herb. Often used in its dried or fresh form to season meats, stews, and soups.
I added some fresh thyme to the roasted chicken.
The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried thyme to enhance the flavor of the vegetable soup.
Traditional Mediterranean gardens often feature woody perennials like thyme and rosemary, which thrive in well-drained soil and intense sunlight while providing essential aromatics for local cuisine.
From Middle English tyme, from Old French thym, from Latin thymum, from Ancient Greek θύμον (thúmon).
Uncountable when referring to the herb in general; countable when referring to specific botanical varieties.