mentha

[ˈmenθə]

mentha Definition

a genus of aromatic plants in the family Lamiaceae, including peppermint and spearmint.

Using mentha: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mentha" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The mentha plant is commonly used to flavor toothpaste and chewing gum.

  • Example

    Peppermint tea is made from the leaves of the mentha plant.

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Summary: mentha in Brief

The term 'mentha' [ˈmenθə] refers to a genus of aromatic plants in the family Lamiaceae, which includes peppermint and spearmint. It is commonly used to flavor products such as toothpaste and chewing gum, and peppermint tea is made from the leaves of the mentha plant.