n. (Chem.) A compound of thymol analogous to a salt; as, sodium thymate. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Ankle deep in moss and flowery thyme. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

I know a bank where the wild thyme blows. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Chem.) A liquid terpene obtained from oil of thyme. [ 1913 Webster ]