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mentha en · NOUN

Etymology

From the genus name, Mentha, from Latin mentha (“mint”). Doublet of mint.

Meanings

1. Any of the mint genus Mentha, mints and similar species.
   • Very aromatic; all culinary menthas can be used for sauces, jellies, and candied leaves. 1974, Daniel J. Foley, Herbs for Use and for Delight: An Anthology from The Herbarist, page 89:
   • In the plots where black peppermint were planted as inter-row crop, there were 4 rows of Citronella or other menthas with alternate rows of black peppermint. 1976, Agriculture and Agro-industries Journal, volume 9, page 19:

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