menta
mint
The plant and its characteristic flavor used to describe taste
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Menta means mint and is a direct cognate of the English word.
menta
mint (plant),
mint (flavor)
The herb known for its strong flavor and smell, or the characteristic flavor of mint.
El té de menta es muy relajanteMint tea is very relaxing
Este chicle tiene sabor a mentaThis gum has a mint flavor