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calamint

Meaning of "calamint" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CALAMINT

From Old French calament (but influenced by English mint1), from Medieval Latin calamentum, from Greek kalaminthē.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF CALAMINT

ˈkæləˌmɪnt


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CALAMINT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Calamint is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CALAMINT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Calamintha

Calamintha is a genus of plants that belongs to the family Lamiaceae. Commonly called the calamints, there are about eight species in the genus which is native to the northern temperate regions of Europe, Asia and America. Calamintha species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Coleophora albitarsella.

Definition of calamint in the English dictionary

The definition of calamint in the dictionary is any aromatic Eurasian plant of the genus Satureja, having clusters of purple or pink flowers: family Lamiaceae.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CALAMINT

ain´t · blueprint · catmint · complaint · hint · horsemint · humint · imprint · joint · mint · paint · peppermint · point · points · print · remint · saint · spearmint · sprint · varmint

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CALAMINT

calaloo · calalu · calamanco · calamander · calamar · calamari · calamata olive · calami · calamine · calamine lotion · calamite · calamities · calamitous · calamitously · calamitousness · calamity · Calamity Jane · calamondin · calamondin orange · calamus

WORDS THAT END LIKE CALAMINT

beside the point · clint · cut-off point · faint · flint · footprint · forint · in print · int · pick-up point · price point · reprint · starting point · stone mint · tint · to the point · try for a point · up to a point · viewpoint · water mint

Synonyms and antonyms of calamint in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «calamint» into 25 languages

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Bergminze
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उपासमार
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nepitella
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CALAMINT»

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Edible & Medicinal Flowers
Calamint originated in Europe and Asia, from the British Isles eastwards towards Iran. It flourishes in poor soil and is a familiar sight along roadsides. It was greatly esteemed in ancient times for its medicinal properties and the Greeks used it to ...
‎2000
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Perennial All-Stars: The 150 Best Perennials for ...
CALAMINT^ Calamintha gmndiflora CALAMINT /s A RELATIVELY NEW PERENNIAL for American gardeners, although it's been a staple in European gardens for years. The calamints are closely related to the culinary herb savory ( Saturcja ...
Jeff Cox, 2002
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Theatrum Botanicum: The Theater of Plants : Or, An Herball ...
1 calamintba-vu/gank. Common Calamint. 1; Calamint/zd z/algariz. Common Calamint." The ordinary Calamint that groweth usually abroad in the \ dry grounds with us, is a small hearbe seldome rising above a s 44 foot high, with square hoary ...
John Parkinson, 1640
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Taylor's 50 Best Perennials for Sun: Easy Plants for More ...
Calamint is drought-tolerant, so it fares well in light, sandy soil. The only maintenance required is cutting the wiry stems close to the ground in late winter or early spring before new shoots appear. Calamint is pest-free; it can be divided in early ...
Frances Tenenbaum, 1999
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Field Guide to Herbs & Spices: How to Identify, Select, and ...
Other Names: General Description: CALAMINT Calamint: Common calamint; mountain balm. Large- flowered calamint: Beautiful mint; calame nt a grandes fleurs (French); mint savory; showy calamint; showy savory. Lesser calamint: Field ...
Aliza Green, 2006
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Dictionarium Botanicum: Or, a Botanical Dictionary for the ...
Calamintha vulgaris, Common Calamint. The ordinary Calamint, that groweth uliially abroad in the dry Grounds with us, is a small Herb seldom rising above a Foot high, with square hoary and woody . Stalks, and two small hoary Leaves set at ...
Richard Bradley, T. Woodward ((Londres)), J. Peele ((Londres)), 1728
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General Natural History
This genus comprehends the Melissa and the Calamint of authors. Me/issa foliis ohlongz'r ragosir hirfiztz's, corollis longa/&alis. Banmzleabed The longzflowerea' Me/zffiz, withsiroagh, hairy? - * Arrhangel. leaves. * - . The root is fibrous; the ...
John Hill, 1751
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A General Natural History: Or, New and Accurate Descriptions ...
This genus comprehends the Melissa and the Calamint of authors. Meliffa soliir ohlongis rugosir hirshtir, carol/is longiqsculis. . _ '. Wffllilklflflbfld The long- flowered Meliffa, with rough, hairy Archangel. sea-pen ' , The root is fibrous; the plant ...
‎1773
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A General Natural History: Or, New and Accurate Descriptions ...
This gehus comprehends the Melissa and the Calamint of authors: Meliffa soiiis ohlongis rugosis hirstztis, coroili-r longinshu/is. 9 - BMm-leaved The long- flowered Me/zffa, with rough; My' .- Uflhangel. . leaner. - . The root is sibrous; the plant ...
John Hill, 1751
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Botanologia: The English Herbal: Or, History of Plants : ...
Dose one dram, Morning and Evening- . .' , C H A P. CIV. C A L A M I N T Common and Small. I. HE Names. It is called in Greek, KKM/xifflw ( gun/i bone ' vel utilis Mentha ) in Latin, Calanzzssntha .- and in English, Calamint, or zlflauntain Mint.
William Salmon, 1710

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CALAMINT»

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How to have an easy, Michelin-starred lunch
Now you can walk in without booking at Dabbous in Fitzrovia, ordering the grilled new season lamb with violet mustard and lesser calamint ... «Evening Standard, Jun 15»
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Effort underway to save Fieldstone Farm
... for the past two years with the goal of trying to protect as much of the land on Hubbardston Road and Calamint Hill Road North as possible. «The Landmark, Jun 15»
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Fresh Market Update
... coral bells, goldenrod, other lilies, Echinacea, black cohosh, black currant, calamint, false indigo, foxglove, meadowrue, penstemon, phlomis, ... «Hopkinsville Kentucky New Era, Jun 15»
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DIRECT-SOW FLOWERS: Gardening doesn't get any easier than this
It combines well with bushy perennials such as calamint or prairie flowers such as coneflowers. This European native needs full sun and ... «Duluth News Tribune, Jun 15»
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Britain's Got Talent judges tuck into Witham baker's masterpiece on …
Robin Brown, who runs Rockin' Robin Cakes in Calamint Road, expertly decorated the Union flag cake with handmade icing models of Simon, ... «Braintree and Witham Times, May 15»
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“One third of our food source will be gone if they die out.”
... discounts on bee friendly perennials and shrubs, among those are, Lavender, Bee Balm, the Butterfly Bush, Coneflower, and Calamint. «WTHITV.com, May 15»
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Rockin' Robin bakes his latest celebrity cake for Britain's Got Talent …
Robin Brown, of Calamint Road, was contacted by the prime-time talent show's producers to bake the cake - worth around £480 - and even got ... «Braintree and Witham Times, Apr 15»
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Indoor gardening guide: growing fruit, vegetables and herbs at home
Lesser calamint – has a feral, dry taste, in between oregano, thyme and regular mint; fantastic with lamb, runner beans and artichokes. Popular ... «The Guardian, Mar 15»
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Sales prices for 19 Milpitas homes average $692000
1137 Calamint Terrace _ Pulte Home to A. & A. Damani, $682,500, 12-30-14. 1321 Havenwood Drive #1 _ Capitol Berryessa to H. Siddulugari, ... «San Jose Mercury News, Feb 15»
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The Hoosier Gardener: Plant flowers to help bee population
Calamint (Calamintha nepeta subsp. nepeta) is probably one of the longest blooming perennials in the garden. This underused species has ... «Indianapolis Star, Jan 15»
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