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noun, feminine

muña

/ˈmuɲa/

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.