Mentha

noun

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Noun
  1. 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."

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genus menthamint

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"Very aromatic; all culinary menthas can be used for sauces, jellies, and candied leaves."

Etymology

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

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