peppermint
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/ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/
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Definitions
noun
- A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas and in confections.
- A confection containing extract of peppermint.
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red gumeucalyptus amygdalinamentha piperitapeppermint candypeppermint gummintymintspearmintapple mintwater mintmenthawild mintgingermintorange mintwatermintcorn mint