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menta

mint

noun MEN-tah Rare

Origin: Latin menta, from Greek minthe

Usage Note

Menta refers to the plant and its flavour. La menta piperita is peppermint specifically. Common in Italian drinks (sciroppo di menta, menta e acqua) and confectionery. Do not confuse with la mente (the mind) — same sound but different spelling and meaning. Menta is also used as a colour ('mint green').

Examples

"Ho ordinato una bibita alla menta."

Natural Translation

I ordered a mint drink.

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