Greek mintha hedu osmon ("sweet-smelling herb"), of the order Labiatae. A carminative in medicine and a condiment in cookery. Tithed scrupulously by the Pharisees (Matthew 23:23; Luke 11:42). Our use of mint wi
Bibliography Information Fausset, Andrew Robert M.A., D.D., "Definition for 'Mint' Fausset's Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Fausset's; 1878.