munterij

Definitions of munterij
  1. noun
    the act of inventing a word or phrase
    synonyms: muntslag
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    type of:
    uitvinding, vinding, vondst
    the act of inventing
  2. noun
    a newly invented word or phrase
    synonyms: muntslag, neologisme, nieuwvorming
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    type of:
    woord
    a unit of language that native speakers can identify
  3. noun
    a candy that is flavored with a mint oil
    synonyms: kruizemunt, kruizemuntkruid
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    types:
    muntje, pepermuntje
    a candy flavored with peppermint oil
    type of:
    bonbon, kandij, kandijsuiker, praline, snoepje, strooigoed, suikergoed, suikerwerk, zoet, zoetigheid, zoetwaren, zuurtje
    a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
  4. noun
    any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
    synonyms: kruizemunt, kruizemuntkruid
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    types:
    polei
    Eurasian perennial mint have small lilac-blue flowers and ovate leaves; yields an aromatic oil
    type of:
    kruid
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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