basil thyme

noun

1. a plant, Acinos thymoides, of the mint family, having egg-shaped leaves and purplish flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of basil thyme¹

First recorded in 1630–40

Example Sentences

Some common aromatic herbs have the limited ability to drive off mosquitoes, such as rosemary, garlic, basil, thyme and fennel.

From Los Angeles Times

There are also common aromatic herbs that have limited ability to drive off mosquitoes, such as rosemary, garlic, basil, thyme and fennel.

From Los Angeles Times

Spray a large, heavy, nonreactive soup pot with oil, and in it combine lentils, stock or water, chili, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, oregano, basil, thyme and bay leaves.

From Seattle Times

Roast your fruit along herbs like rosemary, basil, thyme, fresh ginger and lemongrass, or alongside spices like peppercorns, anise, cloves, fennel seeds and nutmeg.

From Salon

Add the toasted star anise, oregano, basil, thyme, sugar and bay leaf, and stir to combine.

From Seattle Times