Pronunciations (6)
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/taɪm/
Pronunciation notes
- Canada
- General-American
- Received-Pronunciation
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/tɑem/
Pronunciation notes
- Australia
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[tɑe̯m]
Pronunciation notes
- New-Zealand
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/ʈʰajm/
Pronunciation notes
- South-Asia
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/t̪ʰajm/
Pronunciation notes
- South-Asia
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taɪm
Noun
Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris), a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
Noun
any of various mints of the genus Thymus
- Broader terms
leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables
- Broader terms