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peppermint
noun
pep·per·mint
ˈpe-pər-ˌmint 
-mənt,
in rapid speech ˈpep-mənt,
or -ᵊm-ənt
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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Many essential oils, including eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil, and peppermint oil, are toxic to many animals.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Then to my nose, the peppermint and anise emerge, creating an aromatic quality that somehow avoids smelling like a candy cane (my initial fear).
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
The cleaning process includes waterless ozone washing, which acts as a powerful disinfectant, followed by rinsing and washing with peppermint oil, known for its antibacterial properties.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2025
The deals closed by Fifth Season include ones with Talpa TV (for the Netherlands), peppermint anime Gmbh (for Germany and German-speaking Europe), TVN (Poland), RTL (Hungary), TV Azteca (Mexico), SVT (Sweden) and RTV Slovenija (Slovenia).
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
Then to my nose, the peppermint and anise emerge, creating an aromatic quality that somehow avoids smelling like a candy cane (my initial fear).
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
The cleaning process includes waterless ozone washing, which acts as a powerful disinfectant, followed by rinsing and washing with peppermint oil, known for its antibacterial properties.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2025
The deals closed by Fifth Season include ones with Talpa TV (for the Netherlands), peppermint anime Gmbh (for Germany and German-speaking Europe), TVN (Poland), RTL (Hungary), TV Azteca (Mexico), SVT (Sweden) and RTV Slovenija (Slovenia).
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Peppermint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppermint. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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peppermint
noun
pep·per·mint
ˈpep-ər-ˌmint
-mənt
1
: a mint with stalks of small usually pink flowers that is the source of an oil which is sharp in flavor and is used especially to flavor candies
2
: candy flavored with peppermint
Medical Definition
peppermint
noun
pep·per·mint
-ˌmint, -mənt
: 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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