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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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It is scented with lavender and peppermint oils for a relaxing aromatic experience that may just remind you of a day at the spa.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Other animal studies suggest peppermint tea may be able to relax gastrointestinal tissues.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Other animal studies suggest peppermint tea may be able to relax gastrointestinal tissues.
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
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“Peppermint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppermint. Accessed 6 May. 2024.
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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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