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Mentha citrata

Mentha citrata

9.4
A mint plant whose leaves smell like bergamot orange
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : menta citrata
  • The essential oil of Mentha citrata is widely used in aromatherapy for its citrusy fragrance.

Examples

  • Some teas feature Mentha citrata to add a distinctive, bergamot-like flavor.

  • Gardeners often include Mentha citrata in herb gardens because of its pleasant scent.

  • I love the smell of Mentha citrata in the garden.

  • Have you tried Mentha citrata tea?

  • Gardeners often include Mentha citrata in herb gardens because of its pleasant scent.

  • Some teas feature Mentha citrata to add a distinctive, bergamot-like flavor.

  • The essential oil of Mentha citrata is widely used in aromatherapy for its citrusy fragrance.

Synonyms

bergamot mint
vsMentha citrata
7.7

A mint plant with a citrus smell often used in teas

is the scientific species name for the same aromatic plant
eau de cologne mint
vsMentha citrata
8.4

A mint plant with leaves that smell of fresh citrus and that people use in cooking and for scent

is the scientific species name rather than a culinary variety label

How Aromatic

Mentha piperita
  • Specialized
4.6
Mentha citrata
  • Specialized
9.4
Mentha aquatica
  • Specialized
8.4
Mentha rotundifolia
  • Specialized
9.9
Mentha longifolia
  • Specialized
8.8

Surface Forms

Mentha citrata singular
Mentha citratas plural

Morphology

Mentha + citrata

This is a scientific Latin binomial rather than a normal English phrase: 'Mentha' identifies the mint genus but 'citrata' is a non‑English/fuzzy element (not in the dictionary) and does not follow ordinary English compositional patterns. A B1 learner who knows 'Mentha'/mint would not reliably infer the specific meaning ‘bergamot mint’ from these constituents, so the overall name is idiomatic and specialized.

Etymology

Mentha citrata gets its name from old Latin words: Mentha means 'mint' and citrata means 'citrus-like' because the leaves smell like bergamot. So the name tells you it is a mint with a citrusy 'bergamot' scent.