peppermint
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/
The English word “peppermint” has 3 meanings listed here.
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.
- Any of various eucalypts of southeastern Australia whose leaves yield peppermint-like essential oils.
- Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery.
Etymology
From pepper + mint.
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More English words
- pepperishly
- pepperita
- pepperless
- pepperlike
- peppermint bark
- peppermint drop
- peppermint geranium
- peppermint oil
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