Definition
calamint
noun
- A low-growing aromatic plant of the mint family, with small purple, pink, or white flowers, native to Europe and Asia.
Usage: Also called lesser calamint or common calamint; Botanical name: Calamintha nepeta
Examples
- The calamint in the garden attracted bees and butterflies throughout the summer.
- Calamint is often used in herbal teas for its mild minty flavor.
- She planted calamint along the garden border for its delicate flowers.
- The dried calamint leaves have a pleasant aromatic scent.
- Calamint thrives in well-drained soil and sunny locations.