MINT


Meaning of MINT in English

~ 1

■ noun

1》 an aromatic plant with two-lipped, typically lilac flowers, several kinds of which are used as culinary herbs. [Genus Mentha : several species.]

↘the flavour of ~, especially pepper~.

2》 a pepper~ sweet.

Derivatives

~ed adjective

~y adjective ( ~ier , ~iest ).

Origin

OE ~e , of W. Gmc origin; ult. via L. from Gk ~hē .

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~ 2

■ noun

1》 a place where money is coined.

2》 informal a large sum of money: it cost a ~.

■ adjective in pristine condition; as new.

■ verb

1》 make (a coin) by stamping metal.

2》 [usu. as adjective ~ed ] produce for the first time: newly ~ed technology.

Derivatives

~age noun

~er noun

Origin

OE mynet 'coin', of W. Gmc origin; from L. moneta 'money'.

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