hierba buena

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Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, good grass. It is the linguistic opposite to mala hierba (weed, bad grass).

Pronunciation

 
  • IPA(key): (everywhere but Argentina and Uruguay) /ˌʝeɾba ˈbwena/
  • IPA(key): (Argentina and Uruguay) /ˌjeɾba ˈbwena/

  • Syllabification: hier‧ba bue‧na

Noun

hierba buena f (plural hierbas buenas)

  1. spearmint, mint (Mentha spicata)
    Synonym: (peppermint) menta

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