1mint1 (mɪnt
)
Definitions
noun
- any N temperate plant of the genus any N temperate plant of the genus Mentha , having aromatic leaves and spikes of small typically mauve flowers: family any N temperate plant of the genus , having aromatic leaves and spikes of small typically mauve flowers: family Lamiaceae (labiates). The leaves of some species are used for seasoning and flavouring See also peppermint , spearmint , horsemint , water mint
- See stone mint
- a sweet flavoured with mint
Alternative Forms
ˈminty adjectiveWord Origin
Old English minte, from Latin mentha, from Greek minthē; compare Old High German minza2mint2 (mɪnt)
Definitions
noun
- a place where money is coined by governmental authority
- a very large amount of money ⇒
he made a mint in business
adjective
- (of coins, postage stamps, etc) in perfect condition as issued
- British informal excellent; impressive
- See in mint condition
verb
- to make (coins) by stamping metal
- (tr) to invent (esp phrases or words)
Alternative Forms
ˈminter nounWord Origin
Old English mynet coin, from Latin monēta money, mint, from the temple of Juno Monēta, used as a mint in ancient RomeTranslations
- British English:
mint
The mint is the place where the official coins of a country are made.It's amazing how many different coins the mint makes in a year.mɪnt NOUN It's amazing how many different coins the mint makes in a year.
- Spanish:
casa de la moneda
nf
- French: hôtel des monnaies nm
- German: Münzamt nnt Münzämter
- Chinese: 造币厂 n
- Arabic: دَارُ الضَّربِ n
- Portuguese: casa da moeda nf
- Russian: монетный двор nm
- Croatian: kovanica novca nf
- Czech: mincovna nf
- Danish: mønt nutr
- Dutch: munt n
- Finnish: rahapaja n
- Greek: νομισματοκοπείο nnt
- Italian: zecca nf
- Japanese: 貨幣鋳造所 n
- Korean: 화폐 주조소 n
- Norwegian: myntverk nnt
- Polish: mennica nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: casa da moeda nf
- European Spanish:
casa de la moneda
nf
- Swedish: myntverk nnt
- Thai: โรงกษาปณ์ n
- Turkish: darphane n
- Vietnamese: xưởng đúc tiền n
- British English:
mint
Mint is a fresh-tasting herb.The lamb was served with mint.mɪnt NOUN The lamb was served with mint.
- Spanish:
menta
nf
- French:
menthe
nf
- German:
Minze
nf
- Chinese: 薄荷 n
- Arabic: نَعْنَّاع n
- Portuguese: menta nf
- Russian: мята nf
- Croatian: metvica nf
- Czech: máta nf
- Danish: mynte nutr
- Dutch: pepermuntje nnt
- Finnish: minttu n
- Greek: μέντα nf
- Italian: menta nf
- Japanese: ミント n
- Korean: 박하 n
- Norwegian: mynte nm
- Polish: mięta nf
- Brazilian Portuguese: menta nf
- European Spanish:
menta
nf
- Swedish: mynta nutr
- Thai: ใบสะระแหน่ n
- Turkish: nane n
- Vietnamese: bạc hà n
Usage examples
Now get out, grab your gear and go off and enjoy yourself -- it's costing me a mint.
, Murder Song (1990)Click here for all new hot soap babes "I have had a mint year," said the little tinker.
Megastar (2005)Gordon Findlay, Toronto The phrase " mint condition "is now an insult.
Globe and Mail (2003)WELL done to former binman Anthony Ascroft who made a mint on the Internet.
Sun, News of the World (2000)Use well-rotted compost or manure on poor soils and round `hungry" herbs like mint and chives; elsewhere use peat or leafmould.
, Planning the Organic Herb Garden (1986)