Tiny Tim

noun

plural -s

: a yellow-flowered prairie herb (Thymophylla aurea) of the family Compositae

Word History

Etymology

from Tiny Tim, little boy in the story A Christmas Carol (1843) by Charles Dickens †1870 English novelist

The Ultimate Dicitonary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now