a.
Of or pertaining to the chin; genian; as, the mental nerve; the mental region.
n.
A plate or scale covering the mentum or chin of a fish or reptile.
a.
Of or pertaining to the mind; intellectual; as, mental faculties; mental operations, conditions, or exercise.
n.
Quality or state of mind.
adv.
In the mind; in thought or meditation; intellectually; in idea.
n.
A widely distributed genus of fragrant herbs, including the peppermint, spearmint, etc. The plants have small flowers, usually arranged in dense axillary clusters.
n.
A colorless liquid hydrocarbon resembling oil of turpentine, obtained by dehydrating menthol. It has an agreeable odor and a cooling taste.
n.
A white, crystalline, aromatic substance resembling camphor, extracted from oil of peppermint (Mentha); -- called also mint camphor or peppermint camphor.
n.
A compound radical forming the base of menthol.
a.
Of or pertaining to mental culture; serving to improve or strengthen the mind.
n.
A speaking or notice of anything, -- usually in a brief or cursory manner. Used especially in the phrase to make mention of.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Mention
v. t.
To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name.
a.
Of or pertaining to the chin and lower jaw.
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