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Meaning of "spearmint" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SPEARMINT

So called because of its long narrow leaves.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SPEARMINT

spearmint  [ˈspɪəmɪnt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPEARMINT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Spearmint is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPEARMINT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

spearmint

Spearmint

Spearmint or spear mint is a species of mint native to much of Europe and southwest Asia, though its exact natural range is uncertain due to extensive early cultivation.

Definition of spearmint in the English dictionary

The definition of spearmint in the dictionary is a purple-flowered mint plant, Mentha spicata, of S and central Europe, cultivated for its leaves, which yield an oil used for flavouring.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPEARMINT


ain´t
eɪnt
blueprint
ˈbluːˌprɪnt
calamint
ˈkæləˌmɪnt
catmint
ˈkætˌmɪnt
complaint
kəmˈpleɪnt
hint
hɪnt
horsemint
ˈhɔːsˌmɪnt
humint
ˈhjuːmɪnt
imprint
ˈɪmprɪnt
joint
dʒɔɪnt
mint
mɪnt
paint
peɪnt
peppermint
ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt
point
pɔɪnt
points
pɔɪnt
print
prɪnt
remint
riːˈmɪnt
saint
seɪnt
sprint
sprɪnt
varmint
ˈvɑːmɪnt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPEARMINT

speaking voice
speakingly
speakout
spear
spear grass
spear gun
spear side
spear-phishing
spearcarrier
spearer
spearfish
spearhead
spearlike
spearman
Spearman´s rank-order coefficient
Spearman´s rank-order correlation coefficient
spearmen
Spears
spearwort
speary

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPEARMINT

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 spearmint in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «spearmint» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPEARMINT

Find out the translation of spearmint to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of spearmint from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «spearmint» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

留兰香
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

menta verde
570 millions of speakers

English

spearmint
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पुदीना
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

النعناع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кудрявой мяты
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hortelã
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পুদিনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

menthe verte
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Spearmint
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Grüne Minze
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スペアミント
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

박하
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Spearmint
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bạc hà lục
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புதினா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पुष्पहार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

nane
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

menta verde
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mięta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кучерявою м´яти
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

menta
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δυόσμο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

munt
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

grönmynta
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

peppermynte
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of spearmint

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEARMINT»

The term «spearmint» is quite widely used and occupies the 45.765 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEARMINT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «spearmint» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «spearmint» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about spearmint

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPEARMINT»

Discover the use of spearmint in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to spearmint and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mint: The Genus Mentha
7.6 SCOTCH SPEARMINT OIL ex Mentha gracilis SOLE 7.6.1 Introduction From the early 1800s, when spearmint was first introduced into the United States, all commercial oil production was from M. spicata. In 1908, a Michigan mint grower ...
Brian M. Lawrence, 2006
2
The Japanese beetle: how to control it
Truck and garden crops: Artichoke, brus- sels sprouts, cabbage, cantaloup, carrot , catnip, cauliflower, cucumber, eggplant, endive, kale, leek, lettuce, okra, onion, parsley, parsnip, pea, potato, pumpkin, radish, spearmint, spinach, squash, ...
Walter Ernest Fleming, 1963
3
Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs
For insomnia: Drink a cup of spearmint, peppermint, or orange bergamot mint tea. For fever in children: Drink tea made from equal parts of hore- hound and spearmint. For headache: Apply freshly gathered, crushed peppermint leaves to the ...
Claire Kowalchik, William H. Hylton, 1998
4
Edible Wild Plants of Pennsylvania and Neighboring States
Precautions: Spearmint oil can cause dermatitis. Peppermint closely resembles spearmint and is probably a hybrid of spearmint and M. aquatica. Because of hybridization, spearmint may show a great amount of variation in odor and taste.
Richard J. Medve, Mary Lee Medve, 2010
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Healing Teas: How to Prepare and Use Teas to Maximize Your ...
Spearmint bears flowers in midsummer on a single flower stalk. The blossoms vary in color from almost white to a deep purple. The leaves and the oil they contain make spearmint a valuable herb. HISTORICAL NOTES Spearmint is native to ...
Marie Nadine Antol, 1996
6
Pharmacognosy
Biological. Source. This consists of dried leaves and flowering tops of the plant known as Mentha spicate Linn. (Mentha viridis Linn.) or Mentha cardiaca Geranol ex. Baker belonging to family Labiatae. Geographical Source Spearmint is ...
Nirali Prakashan, 2009
7
Aromatherapy Science: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals
Food and perfumery uses Food Spearmint (FEMA 3032) is used in various baked goods, frozen diary, meats, candies, beverages and chewing gum (Fenaroli, 1997). Perfumery Spearmint oil is used in chypres and fougeres (Arctander, 1960 ).
Maria Lis-Balchin, 2006
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Software Process Technology: 8th European Workshop, EWSPT ...
An. Evaluation. of. the. Spearmint. Approach. to. Software. Process. Modelling. Louise Scott, Lucila Carvalho, Ross Jeffery, and John D'Ambra Centre for Advanced Software Engineering Research University of New South Wales, 2052, Sydney ...
Vincenzo Ambriola, 2001
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Sourcebook of Flavors
Sources According to Lawrence (1985) two types of spearmint oil are produced in the United States: a Scotch oil and various native oils. The U. S. was estimated to have produced about 1000 metric tons of the combined oils in 1984.
Gary Reineccius, 1998
10
Handbook of Spices, Seasonings, and Flavorings, Second Edition
It is found to have good antioxidant properties with fats and helps to retain color of carotenoid pigments MINTS: SPEARMINT AND PEPPERMINT Peppermint was discovered in the seventeenth century in England as a wild plant and was ...
Susheela Raghavan, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPEARMINT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term spearmint is used in the context of the following news items.
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Spearmint Leaves, Green Frogs lollies on way out, but Sherbies and …
Two of Australia's favourite lollies are about to become a thing of the past, as confectionery company Allen's has ceased production of Spearmint Leaves and ... «ABC Online, Jun 15»
2
X Factor's Chloe Mafia dating Spearmint Rhino CEO John Gray …
X Factor reject Chloe Mafia is dating one of the richest men in the adult entertainment industry, Spearmint Rhino CEO John Gray. The model shot to fame on the ... «Mirror.co.uk, May 15»
3
How to Use Spearmint: An Aromatic, Medicinal Herb
Whether you are vegan or carnivorous, aromatic spearmint adds fresh, nourishing flavor and brightness to innumerable foods, while filling your kitchen with its ... «GoLocal Worcester, Apr 15»
4
Spearmint Rhino strip club accused of 'grossly exploiting' drunk stag …
The man, from Northern Ireland, spent £7,500 at Spearmint Rhino, claiming staff took advantage of his intoxicated state and helped him spend the maximum on ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Nov 14»
5
Updated Food Recall Warning (Allergen) - Purity brand Spearmint
Purity Factories Ltd. is recalling Purity brand Spearmint Lumps and Bull's Eyes from the marketplace because they contain wheat which is not declared on the ... «Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Nov 14»
6
Gunshots apparently fired outside Spearmint Rhino strip club, police …
Police turned up at the Spearmint Rhino strip club, at 15826 Southeast Division Street shortly after the 1:51 a.m. incident. Closing time is listed at 2:30 p.m.. «The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, Oct 14»
7
Spearmint Resources Inc. Announces Plan of Arrangement and …
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - Aug. 6, 2014) - Spearmint Resources Inc. (the "Company" or "Spearmint") (TSX VENTURE:SRJ) is pleased ... «Marketwired, Aug 14»
8
Comanchero jailed over Spearmint Rhino brawl
Mark Buddle, 29, started a fight with another man at the Spearmint Rhino club in Melbourne in December 2011 that ended in a brawl involving at least another ... «The Age, May 14»
9
Spearmint Rhino, Famous London Strip Club, Could Face Closure
Spearmint Rhino, the lap-dancing megaclub on Tottenham Court Road, was denied the renewal of its licence because of the large number of private booths for ... «Huffington Post UK, Mar 14»
10
Katy Perry and John Mayer Spend Date at Spearmint Rhino Strip Club
The I kissed a Girl singer spent Super Bowl weekend showering exotic dancers with money when she visited the Spearmint Rhino strip club in Santa Barbara, ... «International Business Times UK, Feb 14»

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