lemon thyme
noun
: a thyme (Thymus citriodorus) having lemon-scented leaves used as a seasoning
also
: its leaves
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According to the official tasting notes, this gives the whiskey notes of ripe fruit, cider, coffee, lemon thyme, dark chocolate, and spiced berry compote.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
For a cat-proof garden, grow plants with prickly stems and leaves, like squash, globe thistle, and sea holly, or plant strongly scented herbs, such as lemon thyme, Russian sage, rosemary, and rue.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024
Not as bold as lemon zest and definitely not as acidic as the juice from citrus, lemon thyme offers a delicate lemony complement to the rich undertones of thyme.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2023
The breast meat is seared first, then vacuum-sealed in a bag with rosemary, lemon thyme, English thyme, garlic and seasonings.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
For a cat-proof garden, grow plants with prickly stems and leaves, like squash, globe thistle, and sea holly, or plant strongly scented herbs, such as lemon thyme, Russian sage, rosemary, and rue.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2024
Not as bold as lemon zest and definitely not as acidic as the juice from citrus, lemon thyme offers a delicate lemony complement to the rich undertones of thyme.
—Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2023
The breast meat is seared first, then vacuum-sealed in a bag with rosemary, lemon thyme, English thyme, garlic and seasonings.
—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
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“Lemon thyme.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lemon%20thyme. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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