Definition of mint
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: any of a family (Lamiaceae synonym Labiatae, the mint family) of aromatic plants with a square stem and a 4-lobed ovary which produces four one-seeded nutlets in fruit
especially
: any of a genus (Mentha) of mints that have white, purple, or pink verticillate flowers with a nearly regular corolla and four equal stamens and that include some used in flavoring and cookery
2
: a confection flavored with mint
mint
noun (2)Definition of mint (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: a place where coins, medals, or tokens are made
2
: a place where something is manufactured
3
: a vast sum or amount
worth a mint
mint
verb
minted; minting; mints
Definition of mint (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: to make (coins or money) out of metal : coin
3
: to cause to attain an indicated status
newly minted doctors
mint
adjectiveDefinition of mint (Entry 4 of 4)
: unmarred as if fresh from a mint
in mint condition
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The first known use of mint was before the 12th century
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