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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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Harney & Sons offers a few varieties as well, including American Buzz, a blend of yaupon, guayusa, and yerba mate hollies, with a twist of spearmint.
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 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
Make spearmint tea by steeping fresh or dried spearmint leaves in hot water.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 June 2026
The finish is long, with a distinctive Sherry sweetness, lingering tropical fruit notes, and a refreshing hint of spearmint.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 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
Make spearmint tea by steeping fresh or dried spearmint leaves in hot water.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 June 2026
The finish is long, with a distinctive Sherry sweetness, lingering tropical fruit notes, and a refreshing hint of spearmint.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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“Spearmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearmint. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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