What does "mentha" mean?

Any of the mint genus Mentha, mints and similar species.

Mentha

Common synonyms include: aromatic herb, flavoring herb, genus mentha, mentha oil, menthol oil, mint genus.

noun

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Noun

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Any of the mint genus Mentha, mints and similar species.
"Very aromatic; all culinary menthas can be used for sauces, jellies, and candied leaves."

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

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