mint leaf
collocation in Englishmeaningsofmintandleaf
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mint
adjective[before noun]
uk/mɪnt/us/mɪnt/
Mint stamps and coins, etc. have not ...
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leaf
noun[C]
uk/liːf/us/liːf/
one of the flat, usually green parts of a plant that are joined at one end to the stem ...
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(Definition ofmintandleaffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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This soup is sometimes served with a freshmintleafon top.
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Second, mint leaves can help fight cancer cells and it also helps to overcome cough.
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Bruise (crush with the hands) a whole handful of mint leaves and combine them with 1/3 cup sugar and 1 cup water.
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It can be garnished with mint leaves or cinnamon sticks.
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One can also add mint leaves and raw salt to enhance the taste.
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The dhansak is flavoured with dhansak masala, which is a mixture of fifteen different spices, ginger, garlic, coriander leaves, green chilli and mint leaves.
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It is almost always sweetened with cane sugar and is often flavored with fresh mint leaves.
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In the bag of secret ingredients given to him he found green chartreuse, an orange, and some mint leaves.
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Harvesting of mint leaves can be done at any time.
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This is a traditional recipe, however people can experiment using mint leaves, rose water etc.
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Mint leaves are commonly steeped with water to make tea used as a home remedy to help alleviate stomach pain and as a sleeping aid.
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The mint leaves should only be bruised to release the essential oils and should not be shredded.
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Some leaves commonly used for flavouring include bay ("tejpat"), coriander, fenugreek, and mint leaves.
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It is almost always sweetened with cane sugar and often flavored with fresh mint leaves.
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The most popular drink is atai, green tea with mint leaves and other ingredients.
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Mint leaves and lime wedges are used to garnish the glass.
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