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Catnip
Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, catwort, and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of China. It is widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America. The common name catmint can also refer to the genus as a whole.
The names catnip and catmint are derived from the intense attraction about two-thirds of cats have toward them (alternative plants exist). In addition to its uses with cats, catnip is a popular ingredient in herbal teas (or tisanes), and is valued for its sedative and relaxant properties.
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Catnip (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.
“catmint|catwort”
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Catnip (noun)
Something that causes excitement or interest.
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Mint (noun)
A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.
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Mint (noun)
A large amount of money. A vast sum or amount, etc.
“That house is worth a mint”
“It must have cost a mint to produce!”
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Mint (noun)
Any place regarded as a source of unlimited supply; the supply itself.
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Mint (noun)
Any plant in the genus Mentha in the family Lamiaceae, typically aromatic with square stems.
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Mint (noun)
The flavouring of the plant, either a sweet, a jelly or sauce.
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Mint (noun)
Any plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae.
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Mint (noun)
A green colour, like that of mint.
“color panel|98FF98”
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Mint (noun)
A mint-flavored candy, often eaten to sweeten the smell of the breath.
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Mint (noun)
Intent, purpose; an attempt, try; effort, endeavor.
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Mint (verb)
To reproduce (coins), usually en masse, under licence.
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Mint (verb)
To invent; to forge; to fabricate; to fashion.
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Mint (verb)
To try, attempt; take aim.
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Mint (verb)
To try, attempt, endeavor; to take aim at; to try to hit; to purpose.
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Mint (verb)
To hint; suggest; insinuate.
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Mint (adjective)
(of condition) as new.
“in mint condition.”
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Mint (adjective)
In near-perfect condition; uncirculated.
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Mint (adjective)
Unused with original gum; as issued originally.
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Mint (adjective)
Very good.
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Mint (adjective)
Of a green colour, like that of the mint plant.