MINT

Mint

A mint is an industrial facility which manufactures coins for currency.

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mint

Noun

  1. Intent, purpose; an attempt, try; effort, endeavor.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.
  2. A large amount of money. A vast sum or amount, etc.
    That house is worth a mint
    It must have cost a mint to produce!
  3. Any place regarded as a source of unlimited supply; the supply itself.

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. Any of several plants of the family Lamiaceae, typically aromatic with square stems.
  2. The flavouring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce.
  3. A green colour, like that of mint.
  4. A mint-flavored candy, often eaten to sweeten the smell of the breath.

Verb

  1. To try, attempt; take aim.
  2. To try, attempt, endeavor; to take aim at; to try to hit; to purpose.
  3. To hint; suggest; insinuate.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To reproduce (coins), usually en masse, under licence.
  2. To invent; to forge; to fabricate; to fashion.

Adjective

  1. Of condition, as new.
    in mint condition.
  2. In near-perfect condition; uncirculated.
  3. Unused with original gum; as issued originally.
  4. Very good.
    that's mint

Adjective (etymology 2)

  1. Of a green colour, like that of the mint plant.


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