Meaning of MENTHA
WordNet Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | [n] mint plants |
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| Synonyms: | | genus Mentha |
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| See Also: | | asterid dicot genus, family Labiatae, family Lamiaceae, Labiatae, Lamiaceae, mint, mint family | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| Definition: | | \Men"tha\, n. [L. See {Mint} the plant.] (Bot.)
A widely distributed genus of fragrant herbs, including the
peppermint, spearmint, etc. The plants have small flowers,
usually arranged in dense axillary clusters.
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