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mint

1

[ mint ]

noun

  1. any aromatic herb of the genus Mentha, having opposite leaves and small, whorled flowers, as the spearmint and peppermint. Compare mint family.
  2. a soft or hard confection or candy flavored with spearmint or peppermint:

    after-dinner mints.

  3. mint green. a light green color with a cool, bluish undertone:

    The cushion comes in mint or orange.



adjective

  1. made or flavored with mint:

    mint tea.

  2. of the color mint.

mint

2

[ mint ]

noun

  1. a place where coins, paper currency, special medals, etc., are produced under government authority.
  2. a place where something is produced or manufactured
  3. a vast amount, especially of money:

    He made a mint in oil wells.

adjective

  1. Philately. (of a stamp) being in its original, unused condition.
  2. unused or appearing to be newly made and never used:

    a book in mint condition.

verb (used with object)

  1. to make (coins, money, etc.) by stamping metal.
  2. to turn (metal) into coins:

    to mint gold into sovereigns.

  3. to make or fabricate; invent:

    to mint words.

mint

3

[ mint ]

noun

  1. intent; purpose.
  2. an attempt; try; effort.

verb (used with object)

  1. to try (something); attempt.
  2. to take aim at (something) with a gun.
  3. to hit or strike at (someone or something).

verb (used without object)

  1. to try; attempt.
  2. to take aim.

mint

1

/ mɪnt /

noun

  1. 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 flavouring See also peppermint spearmint horsemint water mint
  2. stone mint
    another name for dittany
  3. a sweet flavoured with mint
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


mint

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/ mɪnt /

noun

  1. a place where money is coined by governmental authority
  2. a very large amount of money

    he made a mint in business

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. (of coins, postage stamps, etc) in perfect condition as issued
  2. informal.
    excellent; impressive
  3. in mint condition
    in perfect condition; as if new
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to make (coins) by stamping metal
  2. tr to invent (esp phrases or words)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈminty, adjective
  • ˈminter, noun
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Other Words From

  • minter noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of mint1

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

Origin of mint2

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

Origin of mint3

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of mint1

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

Origin of mint2

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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Example Sentences

For context, 17 unicorns were minted in the United States during Q3 2020.

For now it’ll only be available in vanilla, though chocolate, mint, and pistachio versions have been available over the years.

From Eater

Instead, 2017’s bull run was largely fueled by a wave of newly-minted “alternative” cryptocurrencies that made big promises.

From Fortune

The thought of sending our newly minted 5-year-old into a virtual learning environment at a new school broke our hearts.

From Vox

With a newly minted degree in literature, it was pretty much the only job I was qualified for.

Zied suggests popping a breath strip, sucking on a strong mint, or reapplying your lip gloss.

By the way, a mint condition 1958 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz convertible can now sell for as much as $350,000.

Then, it went big and ultimately became just another breath mint.

The true origins of the mint julep, however, stretch back considerably further.

So when you take that first frosty sip of your mint julep in celebration of the Kentucky Derby, enjoy it.

The last-named engine was intended for the coinage operations in the Mint at Lima.

The Mint belongs to our engine concern, and now coins about five millions per year.

It was founded in 1723, and has since become a place of considerable size, for in it is the chief mint of the empire.

We are also told that the mint master was allowed a certain number of these coins as pay.

The word "money" is derived from the temple of Jupiter Moneta, where the Roman mint was established.

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