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crème de menthe

[ krem duh menth, mint, kreem; French krem duh mahnt ]

noun

  1. a white or green liqueur flavored with mint.


crème de menthe

/ ˈkriːm; ˈkreɪm; ˈmɒ̃t; ˈkrɛm də ˈmɛnθ /

noun

  1. a liqueur flavoured with peppermint, usually bright green in colour


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Word History and Origins

Origin of crème de menthe1

1900–05; < French: literally, cream of mint

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Word History and Origins

Origin of crème de menthe1

French, literally: cream of mint

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Example Sentences

On her finger was a huge emerald ring, a splotch of crème de menthe spilt on the whiteness of her hand.

When the demi-tasse comes along, with it must be served his cordial in the shape of cognac, benedictine, or crème de menthe.

Then he ordered coffee and liqueurs, bidding the waiter leave the bottle of crème de menthe on the table and not disturb us again.

He ordered a Bénédictine and brandy for himself, Claire compromised on a crème de menthe, frappéed.

And Crème de Menthe took the sugar factory and a lot of prisoners.

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