Peppermint Definition

pĕpər-mĭnt
noun
An aromatic, perennial plant (Mentha piperita) of the mint family, with lance-shaped leaves and whitish or purplish flowers in dense terminal spikes.
Webster's New World
The pungent oil it yields, used for flavoring.
Webster's New World
A candy or lozenge flavored with this oil.
Webster's New World
The flavor of the oil.
Webster's New World

A confection containing extract of peppermint.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Mentha piperita
  • Eucalyptus amygdalina
  • peppermint gum
  • red-gum
  • peppermint candy
adjective
Flavored with peppermint.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Peppermint

Noun

Singular:
peppermint
Plural:
peppermints

Peppermint Sentence Examples

  • Peppermint, spearmint, and even catnip all belong to the mint family of herbs.

  • Peppermint and spearmint, two herbs listed as included in this company's products, provide pleasant tasting teas, flavor candies and desserts, and also have medicinal qualities; their aromas are stimulating rather than soothing.

  • The oil may be given in capsules, or in the form of an emulsion, with or without maltextract, or success may be obtained by adding, to every two drachms of the oil, ten minims of pure ether and a drop of peppermint oil.

  • Available in several different flavors, including peppermint, strawberry and cheese & onion.

  • Mayer (Ann., 18 93, 2 75, p. 363) obtained azelain ketone, C,H140, a liquid of peppermint odour.

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