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Mentha: meaning, definitions and examples

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mentha

 

[ หˆmษ›nฮธษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Mentha is a genus of herbs in the mint family, known for their aromatic leaves. These plants are commonly referred to as mint and have been used for culinary and medicinal purposes for centuries. There are several species within this genus, including spearmint and peppermint.

Synonyms

mint, peppermint, spearmint

Examples of usage

  • I added fresh mentha to my fruit salad.
  • The tea was infused with mentha leaves for a refreshing flavor.
  • Mentha is often used in candies and desserts.
  • She planted a variety of mentha in her herb garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "mentha" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น menta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฆเฅ€เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Minze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ daun mint

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miฤ™ta

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŸใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท menthe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ menta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏผํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนู†ุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรกta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรคta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่–„่ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mynta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผัั‚a

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ—แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nanษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ menta

Etymology

The word 'mentha' originates from the Latin term for mint, which itself traces back to the Greek word 'mentha.' In Greek mythology, Mentha was a nymph associated with the plant mint, and her name was adopted in botanical nomenclature. Mentha has been in use since ancient times, both in culinary practices and as a medicinal herb. The various species of mentha have been cultivated and utilized in different cultures around the world, highlighting its importance in gastronomy, herbal medicine, and aromatic applications. The term is now broadly used in scientific contexts to categorize this diverse group of plants.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,016, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.