minty

minty
minty1
/min"tee/, adj., mintier, mintiest.
having the flavor or aroma of mint.
[1875-80; MINT1 + -Y1]
minty2
/min"tee/, adj., mintier, mintiest. Slang.
1. homosexual.
2. effeminate.
[perh. special use of MINTY1]

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