Meaning & use
mint
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An aromatic herb with fragrant leaves, used in cooking, teas, and flavorings.
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She added fresh mint to the salad for a cooling flavor.
The tea had a strong mint aftertaste.
A note on using this word
Also a noun for a facility that produces coins, and an adjective ('in mint condition') meaning something is in flawless, unused condition.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A place where a country's coins are officially manufactured.
The coin was struck at the national mint last year.
3. adjective
In pristine, like-new condition.
The vintage comic book was sold in mint condition.
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