thyme
Tiny-leafed seasoning
Thyme is an aromatic herb with small leaves used in cooking, especially in Mediterranean and French cuisines.
It pairs well with roasted meats, soups, and stews: a sprig of fresh thyme.
The word is pronounced like "time," with a silent th.
Mediterranean culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- marjoramAromatic culinary herb
- savoryAppetizing, not sweet
basil · parsley · mint · dill · tarragon · chervil · bay · chives
Substance improving food taste
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- marjoramAromatic culinary herb
savory · bayleaf · parsley · garlic · roasting · stuffing · marinade · poultry
Pleasing olfactory quality
- scentAirborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
pungent · herbal · savory · woodsy · camphor · essence · redolence · freshness
Phenolic plant antiseptic
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
- coughExplosive airway clearing
bronchitis · tincture · infusion · therapeutic · remedy · antioxidant · anti-inflammatory · soothing
Low plants blanketing soil
- pollinatorPollen-transferring organism
- beesWinged pollinators
- drought-tolerantAble to withstand aridity
- perennialRecurring each year
creeping · container · edging · rockery · propagation · cutting · woody · pruning
oregano
Mediterranean culinary herb
savory · basil · parsley · mint · dill · tarragon · chervil · bay · chives · lavender
seasoning
Substance improving food taste
marjoram · savory · bayleaf · parsley · garlic · roasting · stuffing · marinade · poultry · braising
fragrance
Pleasing olfactory quality
earthy · pungent · herbal · savory · woodsy · camphor · essence · redolence · freshness · lemony
thymol
Phenolic plant antiseptic
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- expectorantMedication promoting mucus discharge
cough · bronchitis · tincture · infusion · therapeutic · remedy · antioxidant · anti-inflammatory · soothing · decongestant
groundcover
Low plants blanketing soil
- pollinatorPollen-transferring organism
- beesWinged pollinators
- drought-tolerantAble to withstand aridity
perennial · creeping · container · edging · rockery · propagation · cutting · woody · pruning · sunny
time
Measured passage of moments
- chronologyTemporal ordering of events
- temporalRelating to chronology
- hourglassGravity-powered sand timer
sundial · calendar · moment · passing · fleeting · centuries · eons · epoch · era · duration
- edible plantsvegetable, lettuce, carrot, spinach, cabbage
- ingredientsflour, eggs, salt, pepper, sugar
- aromatic herbsbasil, rosemary, oregano, mint, parsley
- botanicalsherbs, spices, tea, flowers, lavender
- Culinary Herbsbasil, chives, cilantro, dill, marjoram
- Garnishesparsley, mint sprig, lemon wedge, lime wedge, citrus twist
- dried thymePreserved aromatic cooking leaves
- wild thymeLow-growing aromatic mint relative
- lemon thymeCitrus-scented herb variety
- thyme oilAromatic essence from Mediterranean herb