Julep \Ju"lep\ (j[=u]"l[e^]p), n. [F., fr. Sp. julepe, fr. Ar. &
   Per. jul[=a]b, jull[=a]b, fr. Per. gul[=a]b rose water and
   julep; gul rose + [=a]b water.]
   
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   1. A refreshing drink flavored with aromatic herbs;
      especially (Med.), a sweet, demulcent, acidulous, or
      mucilaginous mixture, used as a vehicle. --Milton.
      
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            Honey in woods, juleps in brooks.     --H. Vaughan.
      
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   2. An alcoholic beverage composed of brandy, whisky, or some
      other spirituous liquor, with sugar, pounded ice, and
      sprigs of mint; -- called also {mint julep}. [U.S.]
      
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Mint \Mint\ (m[i^]nt), n. [AS. minte, fr. L. mentha, Gr. mi`nqa,
   mi`nqh.] (Bot.)
   The name of several aromatic labiate plants, mostly of the
   genus {Mentha}, yielding odoriferous essential oils by
   distillation. See {Mentha}.
   
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   Note:

   {Corn mint} is {Mentha arvensis}.

   {Horsemint} is {Mentha sylvestris}, and in the United States
      {Monarda punctata}, which differs from the true mints in
      several respects.

   {Mountain mint} is any species of the related genus
      {Pycnanthemum}, common in North America.

   {Peppermint} is {Mentha piperita}.

   {Spearmint} is {Mentha viridis}.

   {Water mint} is {Mentha aquatica}.
      
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   {Mint camphor}. (Chem.) See {Menthol}.

   {Mint julep}. See {Julep}.

   {Mint sauce}, a sauce flavored with spearmint, for meats.
      
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