The difference between Bergamot and Mint

When used as nouns, bergamot means a tree of the orange family (, syn. ), having a roundish or pear-shaped fruit, from the rind of which an essential oil of delicious odor is extracted, much prized as a perfume. also, the fruit, whereas mint means a building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.

Mint is also verb with the meaning: to reproduce (coins), usually en masse, under licence.

Mint is also adjective with the meaning: (of condition) as new.

check bellow for the other definitions of Bergamot and Mint

  1. Bergamot as a noun:

    A tree of the orange family (, syn. ), having a roundish or pear-shaped fruit, from the rind of which an essential oil of delicious odor is extracted, much prized as a perfume. Also, the fruit.

  2. Bergamot as a noun:

    The essence or perfume made from the fruit.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Johnson"

  3. Bergamot as a noun:

    A variety of snuff perfumed with bergamot.

  4. Bergamot as a noun:

    Either of two plants of the mint family noted for their bergamot-like scent: , nothosubspecies citrata, more commonly known as Monarda didyma, also known as or bee balm.

  5. Bergamot as a noun:

    A variety of pear.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Johnson"

  1. Bergamot as a noun:

    A coarse tapestry, manufactured from flock of cotton or hemp, mixed with ox's or goat's hair.

  1. Mint as a noun:

    A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.

  2. Mint as a noun (informal):

    A large amount of money. A vast sum or amount, etc.

    Examples:

    "That house is worth a mint"

    "It must have cost a mint to produce!"

  3. Mint as a noun (figurative):

    Any place regarded as a source of unlimited supply; the supply itself.

  1. Mint as a verb (transitive):

    To reproduce (coins), usually en masse, under licence.

  2. Mint as a verb:

    To invent; to forge; to fabricate; to fashion.

  1. Mint as an adjective:

    (of condition) as new.

    Examples:

    "in mint condition''."

  2. Mint as an adjective (numismatics):

    In near-perfect condition; uncirculated.

  3. Mint as an adjective (philately):

    Unused with original gum; as issued originally.

  4. Mint as an adjective (UK, slang):

    Very good.

  1. Mint as a noun:

    Any plant in the genus Mentha in the family Lamiaceae, typically aromatic with square stems.

  2. Mint as a noun:

    The flavouring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce.

  3. Mint as a noun:

    Any plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.

  4. Mint as a noun:

    A green colour, like that of mint.

    Examples:

    "color pane98FF98"

  5. Mint as a noun:

    A mint-flavored candy, often eaten to sweeten the smell of the breath.

  1. Mint as an adjective:

    Of a green colour, like that of the mint plant.

  1. Mint as a verb (intransitive, provincial, Northern England, Scotland):

    To try, attempt; take aim.

  2. Mint as a verb (transitive, provincial, Northern England, Scotland):

    To try, attempt, endeavor; to take aim at; to try to hit; to purpose.

  3. Mint as a verb (intransitive, chiefly, Scotland):

    To hint; suggest; insinuate.

  1. Mint as a noun (provincial, Northern England, Scotland):

    Intent, purpose; an attempt, try; effort, endeavor.

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