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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
Examples of spearmint in a Sentence
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Increase your consumption of herbal teas like spearmint, chamomile, and raspberry leaf tea.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
According to the release, when consumers pop a Beer Mint in their mouth, they'll be met with the freshness of spearmint.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
Indiana is ranked third for production of spearmint and turkeys.
—The Indianapolis Star, 22 Feb. 2024
Crushed green spearmint candies add crunch and an extra touch of holiday color.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
Organic tea is a tasty way to include spearmint for PCOS support and also help meet your hydration needs.
—Casey Seiden, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 22 Aug. 2023
Aromas include a dizzying dose of red cherries and spearmint.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
With her spearmint webbed Reem Acra gown, the heiress and occasional singer and DJ carried a like-colored clutch emblazoned with — what else? — her last name.
—The Styles Desk, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2024
Price at time of publication: $30 ($0.31 per tea bag)
Product Details:
Form: tea bag
Type: organic spearmint leaf
Dose: 1500 mg spearmint
Other ingredients: none
Third-Party Tested: n/a
What Is PCOS?
—Casey Seiden, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 22 Aug. 2023
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 4 Apr. 2024
According to the release, when consumers pop a Beer Mint in their mouth, they'll be met with the freshness of spearmint.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024
Indiana is ranked third for production of spearmint and turkeys.
—The Indianapolis Star, 22 Feb. 2024
Crushed green spearmint candies add crunch and an extra touch of holiday color.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
Organic tea is a tasty way to include spearmint for PCOS support and also help meet your hydration needs.
—Casey Seiden, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 22 Aug. 2023
Aromas include a dizzying dose of red cherries and spearmint.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
With her spearmint webbed Reem Acra gown, the heiress and occasional singer and DJ carried a like-colored clutch emblazoned with — what else? — her last name.
—The Styles Desk, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2024
Price at time of publication: $30 ($0.31 per tea bag)
Product Details:
Form: tea bag
Type: organic spearmint leaf
Dose: 1500 mg spearmint
Other ingredients: none
Third-Party Tested: n/a
What Is PCOS?
—Casey Seiden, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 22 Aug. 2023
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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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