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Definition of Peppermint

1. Noun. Herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring.

2. Noun. Red gum tree of Tasmania.

3. Noun. A candy flavored with peppermint oil.

Definition of Peppermint

1. n. An aromatic and pungent plant of the genus Mentha (M. piperita), much used in medicine and confectionery.

Definition of Peppermint

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Medical Definition of Peppermint

1. 1. An aromatic and pungent plant of the genus Mentha (M. Piperita), much used in medicine and confectionery. 2. A volatile oil (oil of peppermint) distilled from the fresh herb; also, a well-known essence or spirit (essence of peppermint) obtained from it. 3. A lozenge of sugar flavored with peppermint. Peppermint camphor. Same as Menthol. Peppermint tree, a name given to several Australian species of gum tree (Eucalyptus amygdalina, E. Piperita, E. Odorata, etc) which have hard and durable wood, and yield an essential oil. Origin: Pepper + mint. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peppermint

peppercorn rent peppered peppered steak pepperer pepperers peppergrass peppergrass peppergrasses pepperidge pepperidge

pepperier pepperiness pepperinesses peppering peppermint (current term) peppermint (current term) peppermints pepperminty peppermint camphor peppermint candy

peppermint gum peppermint oil peppermint oil peppermint patty pepperoni pepperonis pepperoni pizza peppers peppertree peppertrees

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