For Mint we have terms and definitions in 8 topics. The topics are Arcade, Books, Coin Collecting, Comic Books, Cooking Ingredients, Food, Sports Collectibles and Stamps.

Mint (Arcade)

Item is in perfect original condition, exhibiting no signs of wear, use, damage or discoloration. eBay sellers overuse this term almost as much as they overuse the term "RARE." ie: "tTHISS GAME RULESZ d00d. ITZ MINT AND RARE!!!!!!!!!"

Mint (Books)

Refers to the condition of a book; it is either a brand new copy, or in the same new and unblemished condition as when it was first published. Many booksellers and collectors dislike using this term and prefer to use "as new" in describing this condition. See also bright copy.

Mint (Coin Collecting)

The official government building where coins are struck.

Mint (Comic Books)

A definition of the comic grading term "mint".

Mint (Cooking Ingredients)

The two most popular types of the over 30 varieties of mint are peppermint and spearmint. Peppermint is more pungent. Mint is used in both savory and sweet dishes.

Mint (Food)

Long a symbol of hospitality, Greek mythology claims that mint was once the nymph Mentha. She angered Pluto's wife Persephone, who turned her into this aromatic herb. There are over 30 species of mint, the two most popular and widely available being peppermint and spearmint. Peppermint is the more pungent of the two. It has bright green leaves, purple-tinged stems and a peppery flavor. Spearmint leaves are gray-green or true green and have a milder flavor and fragrance. Mint grows wild throughout the world and is cultivated in Europe, the United States and Asia. it's most plentiful during summer months but many markets carry it year-round. Choose leaves that are evenly colored with no sign of wilting. Store a bunch of mint, stems down, in a glass of water with a plastic bag over the leaves. Refrigerate in this manner for up to a week, changing the water every 2 days. Mint is used in both sweet and savory dishes and in drinks such as the famous mint julep. Mint is available fresh, dried, and in the form of oil of spearmint or oil of peppermint, both highly concentrated flavorings. Most forms can usually be found in supermarkets.

Mint (Sports Collectibles)

A grading term for an item that is in its original, like-new state. A card in mint condition will have sharp corners, no major flaws, and must be centered no worse than 60/40.

Mint (Stamps)

A stamp in the same state as issued by a post office

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