common thyme

Thân thiện

A chef sprinkles fresh common thyme into a simmering pot of soup.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A common aromatic garden perennial plant: "Common thyme" refers to a widely cultivated, fragrant herb that is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.
   • Native to the western Mediterranean: Its natural origin is the region around the western Mediterranean Sea.
   • Used in seasonings and formerly as medicine: Its primary modern use is as a culinary herb to flavor food. Historically, it was also used for medicinal purposes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • I added some fresh common thyme to the soup. (I added some of this specific herb to flavor the soup.)
  • Common thyme is essential for making a classic bouquet garni. (This herb is a key component in a classic bundle of herbs used for cooking.)
  • The garden bed is planted with lavender and common thyme. (The garden contains this specific perennial herb.)

Advanced Usage

• As a countable noun for the plant: Refers to an individual plant or the species.
  • I bought three common thymes for my herb garden. (I purchased three individual plants of this species.)
• As an uncountable noun for the herb: Refers to the leaves used as a seasoning.
  • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried common thyme. (The recipe requires a measured amount of the dried herb.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thyme (n): The general name for plants of the genus . "Common thyme" is the most typical species ().
• Lemon thyme (n): A related cultivar with a citrus scent ().
• Creeping thyme (n): A low-growing species used as ground cover ().

Synonyms

• Garden thyme: Another name emphasizing its cultivation in gardens.
• Thymus vulgaris: The botanical Latin name for the species.

Related Phrases

• A sprig of thyme: A small stem with leaves, often used in cooking.
  • Garnish the dish with a sprig of fresh common thyme.
• Thyme-infused oil: Oil that has been flavored by steeping thyme in it.
  • She made thyme-infused oil for salad dressings.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• thymus vulgaris