~ 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 .
————————
~ 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'.