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thyme

/taɪm/

Meanings
noun
Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the garden thyme, Thymus vulgaris, a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.

Examples :

"My mom added a sprig of thyme to the chicken soup for extra flavor. "
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Related Words

Illustration chicken

chicken noun

/ˈt͡ʃɪkɪn/

A domestic fowl, Gallus gallus, especially when young.

"My little brother loves to eat chicken. "

Illustration soups

soups noun

/suːps/

Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute flavor and texture.

"Pho is a traditional Vietnamese soup."

Illustration genus

genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

Illustration seasoning

seasoning noun

/ˈsiːzənɪŋ/ /ˈsiːznɪŋ/

Something used to add taste or flavour to food, such as salt and pepper or other condiment, herb or spice.

"To enhance the taste of the pasta, she added a generous amount of seasoning. "

Illustration garden

garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

Illustration flavor

flavor noun

/ˈfleɪvə/ /ˈfleɪvɚ/

The quality produced by the sensation of taste or, especially, of taste and smell in combined effect.

"The flavor of this apple pie is delicious."

Illustration pungent

pungent adjective

/ˈpʌndʒənt/

Having a strong odor that stings the nose, said especially of acidic or spicy substances.

"I accidentally dropped the bottle of ammonia and after few seconds, a very pungent stench could be detected."

Illustration aromatic

aromatic noun

/æ.ɹəˈmæt.ɪk/

A fragrant plant or spice added to a dish to flavour it.

"Grandma used a generous amount of aromatic in her famous spaghetti sauce. "

Illustration thymus

thymus noun

/ˈθaɪməs/

A ductless gland, consisting mainly of lymphatic tissue, located behind the top of the breastbone. It is most active during puberty, after which it shrinks in size. It plays an important role in the development of the immune system and produces lymphocytes.

""During childhood, the thymus helps the body learn to fight off infections, but it becomes smaller as we get older." "

Illustration labiate

labiate noun

/ˈleɪbiət/ /ˈleɪbiaɪt/

A plant of the mint family (Labiatae)

"The gardener identified the plant as a labiate, noting its square stem and fragrant leaves. "

Illustration relish

relish noun

/ˈɹɛ.lɪʃ/

A pleasant taste

"The fresh strawberries had a delightful relish, making the dessert a true treat. "

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plant noun

/plænt/ /plɑːnt/

An organism that is not an animal, especially an organism capable of photosynthesis. Typically a small or herbaceous organism of this kind, rather than a tree.

"The garden had a couple of trees, and a cluster of colourful plants around the border."