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Thymus

Thymus

7.7
A group of small aromatic plants like thyme grown for fragrant leaves and flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈθaɪməs/
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners often grow plants of the Thymus genus for their fragrant leaves and flowers.
  • Thymus (thyme)

Examples

  • Botanists have identified over 350 species within the Thymus genus.

  • The Thymus genus comprises several aromatic herbs used in cooking and medicine.

  • The Thymus plant is known for its culinary uses.

  • Many dishes benefit from the flavor of thymus leaves.

  • Gardeners often grow plants of the Thymus genus for their fragrant leaves and flowers.

  • The Thymus genus comprises several aromatic herbs used in cooking and medicine.

  • Botanists have identified over 350 species within the Thymus genus.

Synonyms

genus Thymus
vsThymus
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of small herbs with a strong smell like thyme that grow in Europe, North Africa, and Asia

is a general term without native range or herb detail

Compounds

thymus gland
  • Specialized
1 4.4

A gland at the neck base that makes white blood cells and helps the body fight infection in children

genus Thymus
  • Specialized
8.5

A group of small herbs with a strong smell like thyme that grow in Europe, North Africa, and Asia

Thymus serpyllum
9.8

A low, spreading plant with a strong smell used to cover ground and for cooking or medicine

Thymus vulgaris
5.3

A small fragrant herb used in cooking to add a strong taste

Surface Forms

Thymus singular
Thymi plural

Etymology

Thymus comes from the Greek word thymon, which means 'thyme', and shares its root with the common herb thyme, so the name simply means a group of thyme plants known for their smell and use in cooking and medicine.