What is another word for thyme?

Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪm] (IPA)

Thyme is a popular herb widely used in cooking for its delicious aroma and taste. It is known for its antiseptic and aromatic properties. Some of the synonyms for thyme include garden thyme, common thyme, lemon thyme, wild thyme, thymus serpyllum, and thymus vulgaris. Garden thyme is a common variety of thyme used in cooking, while common thyme is a traditional herb used to flavor dishes. Lemon thyme, on the other hand, has a refreshing citrusy flavor, and wild thyme is a smaller variety of thyme used in Mediterranean cuisine. Thymus serpyllum is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, while thymus vulgaris is believed to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

What are the hypernyms for Thyme?

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What are the hyponyms for Thyme?

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What are the holonyms for Thyme?

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Usage examples for Thyme

Tie up in a muslin cloth a small bunch of parsley, six cloves, six pepper-corns, and a sprig of thyme.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed
Fry brown in butter, with a tablespoonful of sugar, then add a quart of water, a sprig of thyme, two bay-leaves, four cloves, and two cans of shrimps.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed
Season with parsley, thyme, a bay-leaf, half a dozen whole peppers, and three or four whole cloves.
"The Myrtle Reed Cook Book"
Myrtle Reed

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