Noun: basil thyme ba-zul tIm
- Fragrant European mint having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers; naturalized especially in eastern North America
"Basil thyme spread its sweet fragrance throughout the herb garden";
- basil balm, mother of thyme, Acinos arvensis, Satureja acinos
Derived forms: basil thymes
Type of: herb, herbaceous plant
Part of: Acinos, genus Acinos
Encyclopedia: Basil thyme