n. [ Gr.
n. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to keep in mind, consider; &unr_; in + &unr_; mind, soul. ] (Logic) An argument consisting of only two propositions, an antecedent and consequent deduced from it; a syllogism with one premise omitted; as, We are dependent; therefore we should be humble. Here the major proposition is suppressed. The complete syllogism would be, Dependent creatures should be humble; we are dependent creatures; therefore we should be humble. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Bot.) An aromatic plant (Thymus Serphyllum); -- called also
n. [ OE. tyme, L. thymum, Gr.
Ankle deep in moss and flowery thyme. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cat thyme,
Wild thyme,
I know a bank where the wild thyme blows. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.) A liquid terpene obtained from oil of thyme. [ 1913 Webster ]
(Bot.) See Anacharis. [ 1913 Webster ]