mint
Definition
- n. any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
- n. any member of the mint family of plants
- n. the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied
- n. a candy that is flavored with a mint oil
Word forms
- Past tense
- minted
- Past participle
- minted
- Present participle
- minting
- Third person singular
- mints
Example sentences
n.
I added fresh mint to my tea for a refreshing taste.
vt.
The government decided to mint new coins to replace the old ones.