■ noun
1》 the aromatic leaves of a plant of the mint family, or an oil obtained from them, used as a flavouring in food.
2》 the plant which yields these leaves or oil. [ Mentha × piperita .]
3》 a sweet flavoured with ~ oil.
4》 Austral. a eucalyptus or myrtle with ~-scented foliage.
Derivatives
~y adjective