Mint

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Mint (Mentha)

Mint (== Template:IPA ==

The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.

Etymology

The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.

Related Terms

  • Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
  • Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
  • Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
  • Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.

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Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski) is a common name for plants in the genus Mentha, a member of the family Lamiaceae. The term is derived from the ancient Greek word minthe (minthē), which is linked to the mythological character Minthe, a nymph transformed into a mint plant by Persephone.

Description

Mint plants are aromatic, mainly perennial herbs with highly fragrant, toothed, opposing leaves, and tiny white, pink, or purple flowers. They have a wide variety of flavors and scents, ranging from sweet to spicy, and are known for their cooling sensation.

Species

There are several species of mint, including Peppermint (Mentha × piperita), Spearmint (Mentha spicata), Watermint (Mentha aquatica), and Wild Mint (Mentha arvensis).

Uses

Mint is used in many culinary applications, including teas, jellies, candies, and alcoholic beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine for its therapeutic properties, such as soothing digestive issues and relieving headaches. In aromatherapy, mint oil is used for its invigorating and refreshing scent.

Cultivation

Mint plants are easy to grow and can thrive in a wide range of climates. They prefer a sunny environment and well-drained soil. Mint is often grown in containers to prevent it from spreading aggressively in the garden.

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