peppermint
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ərˌmɪnt, -mənt noun
1.
an herb, Mentha piperita, of the mint family, cultivated for its aromatic, pungent oil.
2.
Also called peppermint oil. this oil, or a preparation made from it.
3.
a lozenge or confection flavored with peppermint.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a temperate mint plant, Mentha piperita, with purple or white flowers: cultivated for its downy leaves, which yield a pungent oil |
| 2. | the oil from this plant, which is used as a flavouring |
| 3. | a sweet flavoured with peppermint |
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Example sentences
We also have a weakness for white-chocolate peppermint bark with its red-and-green sprinkles.
We let it cool and added one-half cup of vinegar, which was meant to fight grease, and a few drops of peppermint essential oil.
Some parents also travel with peppermint candies or ginger snap cookies, which have been known to help fight motion sickness.
For truly healthy, try a pot of ginger peppermint tea, which aids digestion and clears the nose.
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