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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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Mint Peppermint, spearmint, and other scented plants in the mint family will repel not only squirrels but other rodents as well.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Some natural remedies like spearmint or saw palmetto have mild anti-androgenic activity, though none currently compare to prescription treatments.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
To develop the fragrance—a pretty and refreshing blend of aldehydic rose, bergamot, orange blossom, sandalwood with subtle hints of spearmint and eucalyptus—the rapper collaborated with Givaudan, the fragrance house behind fan-favorite perfumes like Parfums de Marly Delina and Dior J’Adore.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Mint Growers have lots of mint plants to choose from, but peppermint and spearmint are usually the easiest plants to find at garden centers.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
Some natural remedies like spearmint or saw palmetto have mild anti-androgenic activity, though none currently compare to prescription treatments.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
To develop the fragrance—a pretty and refreshing blend of aldehydic rose, bergamot, orange blossom, sandalwood with subtle hints of spearmint and eucalyptus—the rapper collaborated with Givaudan, the fragrance house behind fan-favorite perfumes like Parfums de Marly Delina and Dior J’Adore.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Mint Growers have lots of mint plants to choose from, but peppermint and spearmint are usually the easiest plants to find at garden centers.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Spearmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearmint. Accessed 9 Apr. 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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