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| 1. | [ noun ] (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent | |
| Synonyms: | mass good_deal lot great_deal pile plenty heap sight whole_lot deal flock quite_a_little raft pot slew stack mickle mess wad spate peck tidy_sum muckle hatful whole_slew batch | |
| Examples: | : "a batch of letters" "a deal of trouble" "a lot of money" "he made a mint on the stock market" "it must have cost plenty" |
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| Related terms: | large_indefinite_quantity flood jam heap | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (food) the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied | |
| Related terms: | herb | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (botany) any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers | |
| Related terms: | herb watermint spearmint bergamot_mint horsemint peppermint corn_mint apple_mint pennyroyal Mentha | |
| 4. | [ verb ] form by stamping, punching, or printing | |
| Synonyms: | strike coin | |
| Examples: | "strike coins" "strike a medal" |
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| Related terms: | create_from_raw_material coin coiner mintage | |
| 5. | [ adjective ] as if new | |
| Examples: | "in mint condition" |
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| Related terms: | perfect | |
| 6. | [ noun ] (business) a plant where money is coined by authority of the government | |
| Related terms: | plant u.s._mint | |
| 7. | [ noun ] (food) a candy that is flavored with a mint oil | |
| Synonyms: | mint_candy | |
| Related terms: | candy peppermint | |
| Similar spelling: |
Minto Minta minute Minott minuit minuet minutia miniate mind |
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