Main Entry: ¹men·tion

Pronunciation: \ˈmen(t)-shən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English mencioun, from Anglo-French mencion, from Latin mention-, mentio; akin to Latin meminisse to remember, ment-, mens mind

Date: 14th century

1 : the act or an instance of citing or calling attention to someone or something especially in a casual or incidental manner
2 : formal citation for outstanding achievement