hierba buena

See also: hierbabuena

Spanish

Alternative forms

• hierbabuena
• yerbabuena
• yerba buena

Etymology

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

Noun

hierba buena f (plural hierbas buenas)

1. spearmint, mint (Mentha spicata)

Synonyms

• menta (“peppermint”)