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mint
1[ mint ]
noun
- any aromatic herb of the genus Mentha, having opposite leaves and small, whorled flowers, as the spearmint and peppermint. Compare mint family.
- a soft or hard confection or candy flavored with spearmint or peppermint:
after-dinner mints.
- mint green. a light green color with a cool, bluish undertone:
The cushion comes in mint or orange.
adjective
- made or flavored with mint:
mint tea.
- of the color mint.
mint
2[ mint ]
noun
- a place where coins, paper currency, special medals, etc., are produced under government authority.
- a place where something is produced or manufactured
- a vast amount, especially of money:
He made a mint in oil wells.
adjective
- Philately. (of a stamp) being in its original, unused condition.
- unused or appearing to be newly made and never used:
a book in mint condition.
verb (used with object)
- to make (coins, money, etc.) by stamping metal.
- to turn (metal) into coins:
to mint gold into sovereigns.
- to make or fabricate; invent:
to mint words.
mint
3[ mint ]
noun
- intent; purpose.
- an attempt; try; effort.
verb (used with object)
- to try (something); attempt.
- to take aim at (something) with a gun.
- to hit or strike at (someone or something).
verb (used without object)
- to try; attempt.
- to take aim.
mint
1/ mɪnt /
noun
- any N temperate plant of the genus Mentha , having aromatic leaves and spikes of small typically mauve flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates). The leaves of some species are used for seasoning and flavouring See also peppermint spearmint horsemint water mint
- stone mintanother name for dittany
- a sweet flavoured with mint
mint
2/ mɪnt /
noun
- a place where money is coined by governmental authority
- a very large amount of money
he made a mint in business
adjective
- (of coins, postage stamps, etc) in perfect condition as issued
- informal.excellent; impressive
- in mint conditionin perfect condition; as if new
verb
- to make (coins) by stamping metal
- tr to invent (esp phrases or words)
Derived Forms
- ˈminty, adjective
- ˈminter, noun
Other Words From
- minter noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of mint1
Origin of mint2
Word History and Origins
Origin of mint1
Origin of mint2
Example Sentences
Zied suggests popping a breath strip, sucking on a strong mint, or reapplying your lip gloss.
By the way, a mint condition 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible can now sell for as much as $350,000.
Then, it went big and ultimately became just another breath mint.
The true origins of the mint julep, however, stretch back considerably further.
So when you take that first frosty sip of your mint julep in celebration of the Kentucky Derby, enjoy it.
The last-named engine was intended for the coinage operations in the Mint at Lima.
The Mint belongs to our engine concern, and now coins about five millions per year.
It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
We are also told that the mint master was allowed a certain number of these coins as pay.
The word "money" is derived from the temple of Jupiter Moneta, where the Roman mint was established.
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