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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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While certain oils work well together (like lemon and tea tree, sweet orange and cinnamon, peppermint and rosemary), aim to mix only two to three oils when blending to avoid a displeasing or overpowering fragrance.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
Common triggers include fatty or fried dishes, tomato sauces, citrus, chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, coffee and carbonated drinks, according to the doctor.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Using a rubber spatula, fold in remaining 1/2 cup each chocolate chips and crushed peppermints.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
An older study, still worth mentioning for its findings, linked exposure to peppermint odor with improved running speed, grip strength, and the number of push-ups people could do.
—Paul Nicolaus, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
Common triggers include fatty or fried dishes, tomato sauces, citrus, chocolate, peppermint, alcohol, coffee and carbonated drinks, according to the doctor.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Using a rubber spatula, fold in remaining 1/2 cup each chocolate chips and crushed peppermints.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025
An older study, still worth mentioning for its findings, linked exposure to peppermint odor with improved running speed, grip strength, and the number of push-ups people could do.
—Paul Nicolaus, Outside, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Peppermint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppermint. Accessed 5 Dec. 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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