\Thyme\ (t[imac]m), n. [OE. tyme, L. thymum, Gr. qy`mon,
qy`mos; cf. qy`ein, to sacrifice, qy`os a sacrifice,
offering, incense: cf. F. thym; -- perhaps so named because
of its sweet smell. Cf. {Fume}, n.] (Bot.)
Any plant of the labiate genus {Thymus}. The garden thyme
({Thymus vulgaris}) is a warm, pungent aromatic, much used to
give a relish to seasoning and soups.
      Ankle deep in moss and flowery thyme.    --Cowper.
{Cat thyme}, a labiate plant ({Teucrium Marum}) of the
   Mediterranean religion. Cats are said to be fond of
   rolling on it. --J. Smith (Dict. Econ. Plants).
{Wild thyme}, {Thymus Serpyllum}, common on banks and
   hillsides in Europe.
         I know a bank where the wild thyme blows. --Shak.