Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Mint Family.
Mint Family - as a noun
A large family of aromatic herbs and shrubs having flowers resembling the lips of a mouth and four-lobed ovaries yielding four one-seeded nutlets and including mint; thyme; sage; rosemary
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
family labiataefamily lamiaceaelabiataelamiaceaeHypernyms (Closely Related)
asterid dicot familyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The mint family includes aromatic herbs like peppermint and spearmint."
"Lavender is a member of the mint family."
"Rosemary belongs to the mint family."
"Basil is a popular herb in the mint family."
"Oregano is part of the mint family."