MENTAL
Men"tal, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A plate or scale covering the mentum or chin of a fish or reptile.
MENTAL Men"tal, a. Etym: [F., fr. L. mentalis, fr. mens, mentis, the mind; akin to E. mind. See Mind.]
Defn: Of or pertaining to the mind; intellectual; as, mental faculties; mental operations, conditions, or exercise. What a mental power This eye shoots forth! Shak. Mental alienation, insanity. — Mental arithmetic, the art or practice of solving arithmetical problems by mental processes, unassisted by written figures.
MENTALITY
Men*tal"i*ty, n.
Defn: Quality or state of mind. "The same hard mentality." Emerson.
MENTALLY
Men"tal*ly, adv.
Defn: In the mind; in thought or meditation; intellectually; in idea.
MENTHA
Men"tha, n. Etym: [L. See Mint the plant.] (Bot.)
Defn: A widely distributed genus of fragrant herbs, including the peppermint, spearmint, etc. The plants have small flowers, usually arranged in dense axillary clusters.