mint
Translation
mint, the mint, a fortune
Examples
I love the taste of mint in my tea.
I love the taste of mint in my tea.
The coins were made at the national mint.
The coins were made at the national mint.
The old comic book is in mint condition.
The old comic book is in mint condition.
The government will mint new coins next year.
The government will mint new coins next year.
Grammar Patterns
a sprig of mint a small stem with leaves of the mint plant He added a sprig of mint to the drink.
the U.S. Mint the place where U.S. money is made The U.S. Mint produces all of our coins.
in mint condition in perfect, new condition The car is in mint condition.
to mint ((sth.)) to produce coins The country will mint a new coin.
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Etymology
Two origins: 1. (plant) from Latin 'mentha'. 2. (coin) from Latin 'moneta', from the temple of Juno Moneta in Rome where money was coined.
Memory Tips
Remember the two M's: Mint for Money (where it's made) and Mint for your Mouth (the fresh flavour).