timothy

noun (1)

tim·o·thy | \ ˈti-mə-thē

Definition of timothy

(Entry 1 of 2)

: a European perennial grass (Phleum pratense) that has long cylindrical spikes and is widely grown for hay in the U.S.

Timothy

noun (2)

Tim·o·thy | \ ˈti-mə-thē

Definition of Timothy (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a disciple of the apostle Paul

2 : either of two letters written with regard to pastoral care in the early church and included as books in the New Testament — see Bible Table

Noun (1)

probably after Timothy Hanson, 18th century American farmer said to have introduced it from New England to the southern states

Noun (2)

Latin Timotheus, from Greek Timotheos

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