mint

mint · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An aromatic plant of the deadnettle family, used as a culinary herb.

  2. 2.

    A mint-flavored candy or sweet.

  3. 3.

    A place where money is coined by authority of the government.

  4. 4.

    (informal) A large sum of money.

  5. 5.

    In perfect condition, as if brand new.

  6. 6.

    To make coins by stamping metal.

Forms

plural: mints

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    mint condition — perfect, like-new condition
  • •
    make a mint — to earn a lot of money
  • •
    mint julep — a cocktail made with bourbon and mint

Related words

See also: coin, peppermint, spearmint
Synonyms: peppermint, spearmint

Etymology

Two distinct origins: (1) the plant from Latin menta, from Greek minthe; (2) the money sense from Latin moneta ("mint, money"), from Moneta, an epithet of Juno, in whose temple money was coined.