Definition

Noun: * Common Thyme: A perennial, aromatic herb native to the western Mediterranean region. It is widely cultivated in gardens for its culinary and historical medicinal uses. The species name vulgaris indicates it is the common or typical form.

Usage

• This term is used specifically to refer to the plant species, distinguishing it from other plants in the genus.
• It is primarily used in botanical, culinary, and horticultural contexts.

Examples

• is the primary species used for the dried herb "thyme" found in spice racks.
• For a classic bouquet garni, a sprig of is essential.
• The garden was planted with several Mediterranean herbs, including and rosemary.

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature, is the scientific name, with representing the genus and the specific epithet.

Variants and Related Words

• Thyme (n): The common name for the leaves of used as a culinary herb.
• Thymol (n): A crystalline compound found in the essential oil of , used as an antiseptic.

Synonyms

• Common thyme
• Garden thyme

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Thyme honey: Honey produced from the nectar of flowers.
• Thyme essential oil: An oil distilled from the leaves and flowers of .

Noun

1. common aromatic garden perennial native to the western Mediterranean; used in seasonings and formerly as medicine