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Webster's 1913 Dictionary

MENTHA

Men "tha, n. Etym: [L. See Mint the plant. ] (Bot. )

 

Defn: A widely distributed genus of fragrant herbs, including the peppermint, spearmint, etc. The plants have small flowers, usually arranged in dense axillary clusters.