a. rare0. [ad. L. thymōs-us (Pliny), f. thymum THYME: see -OUS.] Abounding in or having the character of thyme; thymy.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Thymous (thymosus), full of thime, an herb so called.
1866. Mayne, Expos. Lex., Thymodes, having or full of, or belonging to, thyme; smelling like thyme: thymous.