thyme

/taɪm/
noun
  1. A low-growing herb with small leaves, used in cooking to add flavor to food.
    • She added fresh thyme to the roasted chicken for extra flavor.
    • I grow thyme in a small pot on my kitchen windowsill.
    • Thyme is a key ingredient in many Mediterranean dishes.
  2. The dried leaves of the thyme plant, used as a spice.
    • I keep a jar of thyme in my spice rack for soups and stews.
    • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of dried thyme.
    • Sprinkle some dried thyme over the vegetables before baking.
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