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thyme

any of various small shrubs of the temperate genus Thymus, having a strong mintlike odour, small leaves, and white, pink, or red flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates)
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thyme

[tīm]
(botany)
A perennial mint plant of the genus Thymus; pungent aromatic herb is made from the leaves.
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