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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspir-ˌmint 
-mənt
: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil
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Popular wasp repellants include clove, geranium, and lavender essential oils, peppermint oil, and wasp-repellant plants such as spearmint and eucalyptus.
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Additionally, spearmint is very cold-hardy and makes a wonderful ingredient for herbal tea.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Choose from packs of mint or spearmint.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
While plants such as peppermint, spearmint, and other scented plants in the mint family will repel squirrels and make your garden less of a tempting dining spot due to their strong aroma, mint is not a long-term solution and will most likely only work for a short period of time.
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Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
Additionally, spearmint is very cold-hardy and makes a wonderful ingredient for herbal tea.
—
Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 June 2026
Choose from packs of mint or spearmint.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
While plants such as peppermint, spearmint, and other scented plants in the mint family will repel squirrels and make your garden less of a tempting dining spot due to their strong aroma, mint is not a long-term solution and will most likely only work for a short period of time.
—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Spearmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearmint. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
-ˌmint
-mənt
: a common mint grown for flavoring and especially for its fragrant oil
Medical Definition
spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspi(ə)r-ˌmint, -mənt
: a common herb of the genus Mentha (M. spicata) cultivated for use as a flavoring agent and especially for its aromatic oil
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