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Definition of mint
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: 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
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: a confection flavored with mint
mint
noun (2)Definition of mint (Entry 2 of 4)
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: a place where coins, medals, or tokens are made
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: 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)
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: 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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minter
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Examples of mint in a Sentence
Verb
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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mint
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of mint
: to make (coins) out of metal
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Kids Definition of mint
(Entry 1 of 3)
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: 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)
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: a place where coins are made from metals
2
: a great amount especially of money
That antique is worth a mint.
mint
verb
minted; minting
Kids 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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