mint — a place where coins are made by official authority
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a place where coins are made by official authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɪnt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's antique vase is still in mint condition - probably worth a mint!
- The chef's secret ingredient was fresh mint from her garden.
- He minted a fortune by minting limited edition coins.
mint
NOUN[/mɪnt/]
a place where coins are made by official authority
The royal mint stamps fresh gold coins one by one under the king's watchful eye.
The mint's glint gives a hint!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'mynet' meaning coin, derived from Latin 'moneta' (coin, mint), which originally referred to the Roman goddess Juno Moneta in whose temple coins were made.
Breakdown
Old English 'mynet' (coin) < Latin 'moneta' (coin, mint) < Roman goddess Juno Moneta, in whose temple the Roman mint was located
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's antique vase is still in mint condition - probably worth a mint!”
“The chef's secret ingredient was fresh mint from her garden.”
“He minted a fortune by minting limited edition coins.”
“The government decided to mint new currency with enhanced security features.”
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