crème de menthe

noun

ˈkrem-də-ˈmen(t)th How to pronounce crème de menthe (audio)
ˈkrēm-,
-ˈmint,
ˈkrem-də-ˈmänt
: a sweet green or colorless mint-flavored liqueur

Word History

Etymology

French, literally, cream of mint

First Known Use

circa 1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crème de menthe was circa 1878

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“Crème de menthe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cr%C3%A8me%20de%20menthe. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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