monēta — meaning in English

English meaning

• coin noun A small, flat piece of metal issued by a government as money.
• mint noun A fragrant herb, or the flavor it gives to food and sweets.

Senses

monēta is used for these senses in English:

• coin (money) A piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
• mint A building or institution where money (originally, only coins) is produced under government licence.

coin — full definition

1. noun A small, flat piece of metal issued by a government as money.
2. verb To invent a new word or phrase.

mint — full definition

1. noun A fragrant herb, or the flavor it gives to food and sweets.
2. noun A place authorized by the government to produce coins.
3. verb To produce coins officially, or, more recently, to create a new digital token or NFT.
4. adj In perfect, as-new condition.

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