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mint

/mษชnt/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

An aromatic plant of the family Lamiaceae, often used for flavoring food or drinks.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œShe garnished the dessert with a fresh sprig of mint.โ€
  • โ€œThe tea had a refreshing hint of wild mint.โ€
2.noun

A place where money is produced by a government.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe new coins were struck at the national mint.โ€
  • โ€œThe mint has increased production to meet the demand for currency.โ€
3.verb

To manufacture coins from metal.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe government decided to mint a new series of commemorative coins.โ€
  • โ€œThey minted millions of tokens for the arcade.โ€
4.adjective

In pristine, original condition, as if newly manufactured.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œHe sold his vintage comic book collection in mint condition.โ€
  • โ€œThe car is twenty years old but still looks mint.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'minte', which traces back to the Latin 'mentha' and the Greek 'minthe'. In Greek mythology, Minthe was a nymph transformed into the plant by Persephone. The sense of a 'place where money is coined' comes from the Latin 'moneta', named after the temple of Juno Moneta where Roman coins were produced.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'mint' condition coin that just came out of the 'mint' (factory) smelling like fresh 'mint' (the herb).

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Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œmintโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œmintโ€ in English?

In English, mint (noun) is defined as: โ€œAn aromatic plant of the family Lamiaceae, often used for flavoring food or drinks.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œmintโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œShe garnished the dessert with a fresh sprig of mint.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œmintโ€?

Common synonyms include:peppermint,coinage,pristine,flawless

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œmintโ€?

Derived from the Old English 'minte', which traces back to the Latin 'mentha' and the Greek 'minthe'. In Greek mythology, Minthe was a nymph transformed into the plant by Persephone. The sense of a 'place where money is coined' comes from the Latin 'moneta', named after the temple of Juno Moneta where Roman coins were produced.