The dried leaves and flowering tops of Thymus vulgaris (family Labiatae), used as a condiment; it contains a volatile oil (t. oil) and is a source of thymol. [G. thymon, t.]
- t. oil, oil of t. a volatile oil distilled from the flowering plants of Thymus vulgaris or T. zygis; a flavoring agent.
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thyme 'tīmalso 'thīm n any of a genus (Thymus) of mints with small pungent aromatic leaves esp a garden herb (T. vulgaris) used in seasoning and formerly in medicine esp. as a stimulant and carminative
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(tīm) [L. thymus, from Gr. thymon] 1. a plant of the genus Thymus. Garden thyme is Thymus vulgaris. 2. a preparation of the leaves and flowers of T. vulgaris, used for cough and bronchitis, often in combination with other herbal preparations.Medical dictionary. 2011.