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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesmenta
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈmɛnta
"Il gelato alla menta è il mio preferito."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
3 senses- 1
An aromatic plant with serrated leaves, widely used in cooking and medicine.
"She added a sprig of fresh mint to garnish the iced tea." - 2
A place where coins are manufactured under government authority.
"The national mint released a special commemorative coin for the anniversary."
- 1
In pristine condition, as if newly made or issued.
"He collected vintage comic books kept in mint condition."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'mint' originates from the Latin 'mentha', which was borrowed from the Greek 'mintha'. Historically, it referred to a plant known for its aromatic properties and has evolved to encompass various species within the Mentha genus.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mint" is said worldwide
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menthe
Transliteration: mãt
"Le thé à la menthe est très rafraîchissant."
Minze
Transliteration: mɪnt͡sə
"Er pflückte frische Minze im Garten."
menta
Transliteration: ˈmɛnta
"Il gelato alla menta è il mio preferito."
menta
Transliteration: ˈmenta
"El mojito lleva ron, lima y hojas de menta."
hortelã
Transliteration: oʁtɛˈlã
"Chá de hortelã ajuda na digestão."
पुदीना
Transliteration: pudeena
"पुदीना की चटनी बहुत स्वादिष्ट होती है।"
薄荷
Transliteration: bòhe
"这杯饮料里有新鲜的薄荷叶。"
민트
Transliteration: min-teu
"민트 초콜릿 아이스크림을 좋아해요."
ミント
Transliteration: minto
"庭でミントを育てています。"
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