Caption: A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker at a U.S. port. LNG tankers present a unique set of safety and security concerns.LNG is more flammable than oil[v] causing great concern for the safety of these tankers when near large populations and infrastructure (i.e., at ports in urban areas).
. The reference is probably the strong, smoky odour of thyme. Yet there is also another, unrelated explanation that the Greek name actually comes from Old Egyptian tham, which denoted a plant used in the mummification process.
Hypernyms (thyme is a kind of...): herb (aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities). Holonyms (thyme is a part of...): common thyme; Thymus vulgaris (common aromatic garden perennial native to the western Mediterranean; used in seasonings and formerly as medicine). THYME (noun). The noun THYME has 2 senses: 1. any of various mints of the genus Thymus. 2. leaves can be used as seasoning for almost any meat and stews and stuffings and vegetables. Familiarity information: THYME used as a noun is rare.