| mentha | <botany> A widely distributed genus of fragrant herbs, including the peppermint, spearmint, etc. The plants have small flowers, usually arranged in dense axillary clusters. Origin: L. See Mint the plant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| menthane | 1-Isopropyl-4-methylcyclohexane;the monocyclic terpene parent of alcohols such as menthol, terpin. (05 Mar 2000) |