mint

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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.

Also called 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.

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Origin of mint

First recorded before 1000; Middle English, Old English minte (cognate with Old High German minza ), from Latin ment(h)a, from the same source as Greek mínthē

Words nearby mint

Minsk, minster, minstrel, minstrel show, minstrelsy, mint, mintage, mint bush, mint condition, in, minted, mint family

Other definitions for mint (2 of 3)

mint²

[ mint ]

/ mɪnt /

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.

Origin of mint

First recorded before 900; Middle English mint(e), Old English mynet “coin, coinage, money,” from Latin monēta “coin, mint,” after the temple of Juno Monēta, where Roman money was coined

OTHER WORDS FROM mint

minter, noun

Other definitions for mint (3 of 3)

mint³

[ mint ]

/ mɪnt /

Scotland and North England

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.

Origin of mint

First recorded before 900; Middle English verb minten, munte(n) “to intend, plan, think of,” Old English myntan, gemyntan “to mean, intend”; akin to mind; noun derivative of the verb

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How to use mint in a sentence

For context, 17 unicorns were minted in the United States during Q3 2020.
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For now it’ll only be available in vanilla, though chocolate, mint, and pistachio versions have been available over the years.
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Instead, 2017’s bull run was largely fueled by a wave of newly-minted “alternative” cryptocurrencies that made big promises.
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The thought of sending our newly minted 5-year-old into a virtual learning environment at a new school broke our hearts.
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With a newly minted degree in literature, it was pretty much the only job I was qualified for.
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Zied suggests popping a breath strip, sucking on a strong mint, or reapplying your lip gloss.
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By the way, a mint condition 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible can now sell for as much as $350,000.
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Then, it went big and ultimately became just another breath mint.
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The true origins of the mint julep, however, stretch back considerably further.
The Storied Origins of the Classic Mint Julep|Dane Huckelbridge|May 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So when you take that first frosty sip of your mint julep in celebration of the Kentucky Derby, enjoy it.
The Storied Origins of the Classic Mint Julep|Dane Huckelbridge|May 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The last-named engine was intended for the coinage operations in the Mint at Lima.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
The Mint belongs to our engine concern, and now coins about five millions per year.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2)|Francis Trevithick
It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.
Michael Strogoff|Jules Verne
We are also told that the mint master was allowed a certain number of these coins as pay.
The Story of the Thirteen Colonies|H. A. (Hlne Adeline) Guerber
The word "money" is derived from the temple of Jupiter Moneta, where the Roman mint was established.
The Bay State Monthly, Vol. II, No. 6, March, 1885|Various

British Dictionary definitions for mint (1 of 2)

mint¹

/ (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 flavouringSee also peppermint, spearmint, horsemint, water mint

stone mint another name for dittany (def. 2)

a sweet flavoured with mint

Derived forms of mint

minty, adjective

Word Origin for mint

Old English minte, from Latin mentha, from Greek minthē; compare Old High German minza

British Dictionary definitions for mint (2 of 2)

mint²

/ (mɪnt) /

noun

a place where money is coined by governmental authority

a very large amount of moneyhe made a mint in business

adjective

(of coins, postage stamps, etc) in perfect condition as issued

British informal excellent; impressive

in mint condition in perfect condition; as if new

verb

to make (coins) by stamping metal

(tr) to invent (esp phrases or words)

Derived forms of mint

minter, noun

Word Origin for mint

Old English mynet coin, from Latin monēta money, mint, from the temple of Juno Monēta, used as a mint in ancient Rome

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