mint family

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noun

1. the large plant family Labiatae (or Lamiaceae), characterized by aromatic herbaceous plants having square stems, simple leaves, clusters of two-lipped flowers, and fruit in the form of small nutlets, and including basil, bee balm, catnip, coleus, lavender, marjoram, oregano, peppermint, rosemary, sage, spearmint, and thyme.

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mint family

Menthol is a naturally occurring cyclic monoterpene alcohol found in various plants, particularly in members of the mint family such as peppermint and spearmint.

From Science Daily ● May 15, 2024

Basil belongs to the mint family, and is an essential herb in Italian and Mediterranean cooking.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2023

They’re a member of the mint family, so they spread fairly easily, and when the flowers dry, they continue to add interest in the garden.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 2022

It's not easy being green, unless you're this risotto recipe that gets its pastel color and bright, crisp flavor from pears, celery, and shiso leaf, an herb that's part of the mint family.

From Salon ● Jan. 29, 2022

Sage, sāj, n. any plant of genus Salvia, of the mint family, esp.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various