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Thymus vulgaris

Thymus vulgaris

5.3
A small fragrant herb used in cooking to add a strong taste
  • noun
  • /ˈθaɪməs ˈvʌlɡərɪs/
translation icon : tomillo común
  • Researchers have studied the medicinal properties traditionally attributed to Thymus vulgaris.

Examples

  • Many cooks add fresh Thymus vulgaris to stews and sauces for its distinctive flavor.

  • Drought-tolerant and fragrant, Thymus vulgaris is a popular choice for herb gardens.

  • I love using Thymus vulgaris in my pasta dishes.

  • Have you tried cooking with Thymus vulgaris?

  • The herb Thymus vulgaris is often used to enhance the flavor of soups and stews.

  • In Mediterranean cuisine, chefs frequently season dishes with Thymus vulgaris for its aromatic qualities.

  • Thymus vulgaris can be grown in gardens not only for its culinary uses but also for its pleasant fragrance.

Synonyms

thyme
vsThymus vulgaris
35 3.5

A small plant with a strong smell whose leaves are used to flavor food

is the specific Mediterranean species also noted for past medicinal use
common thyme
vsThymus vulgaris
3.8

A small fragrant Mediterranean plant with gray-green leaves used to add flavor to food

is the scientific label for that exact species rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Thymus vulgaris singular
Thymus vulgaris plural

Morphology

Thymus + vulgaris

This is a standard scientific binomial composed of the genus name 'Thymus' (thyme) and the epithet 'vulgaris' (meaning widespread/common), so its meaning ('common thyme') is directly derivable from the constituents and the naming convention. Given a learner who knows both constituent meanings and the basic genus+epithet pattern, the sense is transparent and predictable.

Etymology

Thymus vulgaris comes from old Greek and Latin words: Thymus means 'thyme' and vulgaris means 'common'. So the name simply says 'common thyme', the familiar herb used in cooking and traditional medicine.