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thyme

/taɪm/

Meanings
  • A fragrant herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family.

    - "Thyme is a commonly used herb in cooking."
    - "Thyme is an essential oil that has a calming effect when used in aromatherapy."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with thyme
time , dime , prime , clime
Homophones
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  1. Thyme (en) : A fragrant herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family.

  2. Thyme (fr) : Fumigateur, parfumeur

  3. Thyme (de) : Time


Variants
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thyme , thymes , lemon thyme , lemon thymes
Forms
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{"term"=>"Common Thyme", "description"=>"The most commonly used and widely available variety of thyme. It has small, gray-green leaves and a strong, fragrant aroma. Common thyme is widely used in cooking and as a natural insecticide."}


Etymology
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The word 'thyme' comes from the Greek word 'thymos', which means 'to perfume' or 'to fumigate'. Thyme was used extensively in ancient Greece for its fragrant aroma, which was believed to have numerous health benefits.


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  1. {"question"=>"What is thyme commonly used for?", "answer"=>"Thyme is commonly used for its fragrant aroma and numerous health benefits. It is widely used in aromatherapy, cooking, and as a natural insecticide."}

  2. {"question"=>"What is the origin of the name 'thyme'?", "answer"=>"The origin of the name 'thyme' comes from the Greek word 'thymos', which means 'to perfume' or 'to fumigate'. Thyme was used extensively in ancient Greece for its fragrant aroma, which was believed to have numerous health benefits."}


Related Concepts
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  1. Thyme Oil: An essential oil extracted from the leaves of thyme. Thyme oil has a strong, fragrant aroma and is widely used in aromatherapy for its numerous health benefits. Thyme oil is also widely used in cooking and as a natural insecticide.


Culture
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Thyme has been used extensively in various cultures throughout history for its fragrant aroma and numerous health benefits. In ancient Greece, thyme was used extensively for its fragrant aroma, which was believed to have numerous health benefits. Thyme was used in aromatherapy, as well as in cooking and as a natural insecticide. In medieval Europe, thyme was used extensively in various forms of traditional medicine for its fragrant aroma and numerous health benefits. Thyme was used in aromatherapy, as well as in cooking and as a natural insecticide. In modern times, thyme continues to be used extensively in various forms of traditional medicine, as well as in aromatherapy, cooking, and as a natural insecticide.

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