Strong’s G2238 · Greek

ἡδύοσμον
hēdýosmon

Definition

a sweet-scented plant, i.e. mint

Etymology

neuter of the compound of the same as G2234 (ἡδέως) and G3744 (ὀσμή);

Where the KJV renders it

  • mint

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