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Meaning of MENTHA

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  mint plants
 
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 Synonyms: genus Mentha
 
 See Also: asterid dicot genus, family Labiatae, family Lamiaceae, Labiatae, Lamiaceae, mint, mint family

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 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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