Definition of crème de menthe
: a sweet green or colorless mint-flavored liqueur
noun
\
ˈkrem-də-ˈmen(t)th
,
ˈkrēm-
,
-ˈmint
,
ˈkrem-də-ˈmänt
\
Updated on: 21 May 2018
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The Mint Condition, 1st Edition is made with bourbon whiskey, creme de menthe, St. Brendans Irish cream, simple syrup and La Colombe coffee ($10).
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Origin and Etymology of crème de menthe
French, literally, cream of mint
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First Known Use: circa 1878
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Definition of crème de menthe for English Language Learners
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: a sweet and often green alcoholic drink with a mint flavor
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