peppermint

noun pep·per·mint \ ˈpe-pər-ˌmint , -mənt , in rapid speech ˈpep-mənt or -ᵊm-ənt \

|Updated on: 14 Aug 2018

Definition of peppermint

1 a : a pungent and aromatic mint (Mentha piperita) with dark green lanceolate leaves and whorls of small pink flowers in spikes

b : any of several mints (such as M. arvensis) that are related to the peppermint

2 : candy flavored with peppermint

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pepperminty

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Their frozen lineup skews more to modern tastes with dulce de leche, sea salt caramel, and peppermint bark.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Take a break from steamy summer with cool, creamy gelato," 12 July 2018
Flavors have included MoonPie, peppermint, biscotti, bubblegum, turtle cheesecake and candy corn.

— mary colurso | mcolurso@al.com, AL.com, "14 great places to get ice cream in Alabama this winter (and why you should)," 30 Jan. 2018
And of course, there are vast fields of peppermint and spearmint for any needs.

— philip potempa, Post-Tribune, "‘Goat’ herb garden always within convenient kitchen reach," 22 June 2018
First, that heavy dose of peppermint smells fresh and is strong enough to mask some really nasty odors.

— joe jackson, Outside Online, "We (and Drake) Love Dr. Bronner's," 10 May 2018
Gapler says eucalyptus, peppermint and rosemary can do the trick.

— sara m moniuszko, USA TODAY, "Essential oil guide: What oils to use, how to use them and safety tips," 25 Apr. 2018
And that means finding a formula that’s bland, bland, bland, with absolutely zero essential oils—like lavender, peppermint, and rose—which tend to only irritate sensitive skin.

— chloe metzger, Marie Claire, "The Best Face Oil for Every Single Skin Type," 11 July 2018
The selection available in this plant are fun: lemon, rose, peppermint, pine, cinnamon, clove, chocolate mint, strawberry and more.

— tim johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Stop and smell the roses — or chocolate cosmos. These plants make your garden smell as good as it looks.," 11 June 2018
This Irish chain offers several varieties of the the house specialty (think marshmallow, almond, peppermint, and chili), alongside coffee, espresso drinks, and breakfast teas.

— caroline hallemann, Town & Country, "A 24-Hour Guide to Cork, Ireland," 27 Mar. 2018

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Definition of peppermint for English Language Learners

: a plant that produces an oil that is used especially to flavor candies
: a candy flavored with peppermint

PEPPERMINT Defined for Kids

peppermint

noun pep·per·mint \ ˈpe-pər-ˌmint \

Definition of peppermint for Students

1 : a mint plant with small usually purple flowers that yields an oil used especially to flavor candies

2 : a candy flavored with peppermint

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peppermint

noun pep·per·mint \ -ˌmint, -mənt \

medical Definition of peppermint

: a mint of the genus Mentha (M. piperita) with dark green leaves and spikes of small pink flowers from which an aromatic oil is obtained

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pepperminty

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