mint
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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
verbDefinition 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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Synonyms: Adjective
brand-new, fresh, pristine, virgin, virginal
Antonyms: Adjective
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coins that were minted before 1965 We mint coins out of copper.Adjective
a mint baseball card that should be worth a lot to a collector
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The first known use of mint was before the 12th century
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mint
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of mint
: to make (coins) out of metal
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Kids Definition of mint
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1 : a fragrant plant (as catnip or peppermint) with square stems
2 : a piece of candy flavored with mint
mint
nounKids Definition of mint (Entry 2 of 3)
1 : a place where coins are made from metals
2 : a great amount especially of money That antique is worth a mint.
mint
verbKids Definition of mint (Entry 3 of 3)
: to make coins out of metal : coin mint silver dollars
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Medical Definition of mint
: any of a family (Labiatae, the mint family) of aromatic plants with a square stem and a four-lobed ovary which produces four one-seeded nutlets in fruit especially : any of the genus Mentha
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