Thyme is a small perennial herb from the mint family, known for its aromatic leaves that are commonly used as a seasoning in meat dishes, soups, and sauces.
2. Turmeric
Answer: Herbs and Spices
Turmeric is a bright yellow spice derived from the root of the Curcuma longa plant, commonly used in cooking for its flavor and color, and noted for its anti-inflammatory properties in traditional medicine.
3. Tarragon
Answer: Herbs and Spices
Tarragon is a perennial herb known for its slender, aromatic leaves, commonly used in French cuisine to flavor sauces, salads, and poultry dishes.
4. Thai basil
Answer: Herbs and Spices
Thai basil is an herb with a distinct anise-like flavor and purple stems, commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine, especially in dishes like curries and stir-fries.
5. Tweed
Answer: Types of Fabrics
Tweed is a durable, woolen fabric known for its rough texture and often used in making jackets, coats, and suits, typically featuring a mix of different colored threads that create a flecked appearance.
6. Toile
Answer: Types of Fabrics
Toile is a type of fabric, usually made of cotton or linen, featuring intricate monochromatic scenes of pastoral or romantic themes printed on a light background, commonly used for upholstery, curtains, and clothing.
7. Taffeta
Answer: Types of Fabrics
Taffeta is a crisp, smooth fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers, known for its lustrous sheen and often used in the creation of elegant dresses and gowns.
8. Terrycloth
Answer: Types of Fabrics
Terrycloth is a soft, absorbent fabric with loops on both sides, commonly made from cotton and used for towels, bathrobes, and beachwear.
9. Timpani
Answer: Musical Instruments
Timpani, also known as kettledrums, are large, copper or fiberglass drums played with mallets, commonly used in orchestras to produce deep, resonant tones that can be tuned to different pitches.
10. Trombone
Answer: Musical Instruments
The trombone is a brass instrument known for its sliding mechanism, which allows the player to vary the pitch by extending or shortening the slide, and is commonly used in classical, jazz, and marching band music.
11. Theremin
Answer: Musical Instruments
The theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the performer, who manipulates their hands in the proximity of two metal antennas to produce sound, varying pitch and volume.
12. Triangle
Answer: Musical Instruments
The triangle is a small, triangular-shaped percussion instrument made of metal that produces a bright, clear ringing sound when struck with a metal beater, commonly used in orchestral and folk music.
13. Tachycardia
Answer: Medical Conditions
Tachycardia is a medical condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, typically defined as exceeding 100 beats per minute in adults, which can arise from various causes including heart-related issues, stress, or fever.
14. Thrombosis
Answer: Medical Conditions
Thrombosis is a medical condition where blood clots form in blood vessels, potentially blocking blood flow and leading to complications such as stroke, heart attack, or pulmonary embolism.
15. Tetanus
Answer: Medical Conditions
Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms, caused by the bacterium Clostridium tetani, which usually enters the body through cuts or wounds.
16. Trichinosis
Answer: Medical Conditions
Trichinosis is a parasitic disease caused by consuming raw or undercooked meat, especially pork, contaminated with the larvae of the Trichinella worm, leading to symptoms like muscle pain, fever, and swelling.
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