MiNT
WordNet
noun
(1) A plant where money is coined by authority of the government
(2) A candy that is flavored with a mint oil
(3) The leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied
(4) Any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
(5) (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
"A batch of letters"
"A deal of trouble"
"A lot of money"
"He made a mint on the stock market"
"It must have cost plenty"
verb
(6) Form by stamping, punching, or printing
"Strike coins"
"Strike a medal"
WiktionaryText
Etymology 1
, from the temple of Juno Moneta (named for mother of the Muses), where coins were made, akin to Danish (spelling before the writing reform of 1948: ), German , and to Russian .
Noun
- A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.
- A large amount of money. A vast sum or amount, etc.
- That house is worth a mint
- It must have cost a mint to produce!
Adjective
- Of condition, as new.
- in mint condition.
- In near-perfect condition; uncirculated.
- Unused with original gum; as issued originally.
- Very good.
- that's mint
Etymology 2
From < mythological figure (Minthe), akin to Old Norse .
Noun
- Any of several plants of the family Labiatae, typically aromatic with square stems.
- The flavouring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce.
- a green colour, like that of mint.
- A mint-flavored candy, often eaten to sweeten the smell of the breath.
Adjective
- Of a green colour, like that of the mint plant.
See also
- labiate
- lamb’s ears
- lemon balm
- monarda
- oregano
- patchouli
- pennyroyal
- perilla
- rosemary
- salvia
- selfheal
- skullcap
- spike lavender
- thyme
- wild bergamot
- woundwort
- Appendix:Colours