\ ˈkrem-də-ˈmen(t)th
, ˈkrēm-, -ˈmint, ˈkrem-də-ˈmänt \
, ˈkrēm-, -ˈmint, ˈkrem-də-ˈmänt \
Definition of crème de menthe
: a sweet green or colorless mint-flavored liqueur
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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 12 Apr. 2021.
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crème de menthe
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English Language Learners Definition of crème de menthe
: a sweet and often green alcoholic drink with a mint flavor
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The first known use of crème de menthe was circa 1878
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