wintergreen
noun
win·ter·green
ˈwin-tər-ˌgrēn 
1
: any of a genus (Pyrola of the family Ericaceae, the heath family) of evergreen perennial herbs (such as the shinleafs) that have basal leaves and racemose flowers
2
a
: any of a genus (Gaultheria) of evergreen plants of the heath family
especially
: a low creeping evergreen shrub (G. procumbens) of North America with white flowers and spicy red berries compare checkerberry
b(1)
: an essential oil from this plant
(2)
: the flavor of this oil
wintergreen lozenges
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With just a hint of wintergreen oil, this was the preferred coca of the Inca, not to mention the key ingredient in the secret formula of Coca-Cola.
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Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
The first three of those colors come from the Pixel 9 range, but iris is new, looking almost purple, and takes the place of wintergreen which now becomes a Pixel 9 exclusive.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
This link will show you the wintergreen Pixel 9 for $799, which is full price.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The leathery green leaves of wintergreen contrast well with its white flowers in summer, followed by bright red berries in fall.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
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Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
The first three of those colors come from the Pixel 9 range, but iris is new, looking almost purple, and takes the place of wintergreen which now becomes a Pixel 9 exclusive.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
This link will show you the wintergreen Pixel 9 for $799, which is full price.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The leathery green leaves of wintergreen contrast well with its white flowers in summer, followed by bright red berries in fall.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for wintergreen
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“Wintergreen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wintergreen. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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wintergreen
noun
win·ter·green
ˈwint-ər-ˌgrēn
1
a
: a low evergreen plant of the heath family with white bell-shaped flowers and spicy red berries
called also checkerberry
b
: an oil from the wintergreen or its flavor
2
: any of several plants related to the wintergreen
Medical Definition
wintergreen
noun
win·ter·green
ˈwint-ər-ˌgrēn
1
: any plant of the genus Gaultheria
especially
: a low evergreen plant (G. procumbens) with white flowers and spicy red berries
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