noun, feminine/ˈmuɲa/plural: muñas
Minthostachys spp., especially Minthostachys mollis, Minthostachys setosa and Minthostachys andina
“Uso de ramas de chamcua (Minthostachys mollis) o muña (Minthostachys andina) que funcionan como repelentes y también tienen efecto insecticida.” — Use of branches of chamcua (Minthostachys mollis) or muña (Minthostachys andina) that function as repellants and also have insecticide effect.
Synonyms: chamcua, peperina, poleo, tipo
Related: pampamuña
From Quechua muña, originally used by Andeans to refer to any plant smelling of mint.