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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspir-ˌmint 
-mənt
: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil
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At the same time, the rye component adds pepper, anise, and spearmint.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
High doses of concentrated spearmint products, such as spearmint supplements, aren't safe for people with kidney and liver conditions.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
The bottle spells out that the room spritz is made with lemon myrtle and spearmint oils.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
Charcoal helps draw out any impurities clogging the hair follicle (the root cause of buildup) while a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil blend works to cool, soothe, and reduce itchiness, irritation, and flakiness on dry scalps.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
High doses of concentrated spearmint products, such as spearmint supplements, aren't safe for people with kidney and liver conditions.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
The bottle spells out that the room spritz is made with lemon myrtle and spearmint oils.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
Charcoal helps draw out any impurities clogging the hair follicle (the root cause of buildup) while a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil blend works to cool, soothe, and reduce itchiness, irritation, and flakiness on dry scalps.
—Neha Tandon, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Spearmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearmint. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
-ˌmint
-mənt
: a common mint grown for flavoring and especially for its fragrant oil
Medical Definition
spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspi(ə)r-ˌmint, -mənt
: a common herb of the genus Mentha (M. spicata) cultivated for use as a flavoring agent and especially for its aromatic oil
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