The difference between Catnip and Mint

When used as nouns, catnip means and (and perhaps other species), which are well-known for causing an apparently harmless pheromone-based intoxication among certain cats, 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 Catnip and Mint

  1. Catnip as a noun:

    Any of the about 250 species of flowering plant of the genus Nepeta, family Lamiaceae, certain of which are said to have medicinal qualities. and (and perhaps other species), which are well-known for causing an apparently harmless pheromone-based intoxication among certain cats.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: catmint catwort"

    "Some cats go bonkers over catnip; others ignore it."

  2. Catnip as a noun (figurative):

    Something that causes excitement or interest.

  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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