Meaning of the word peppermint in English
What does peppermint mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
peppermint
US /ˈpep.ɚ.mɪnt/
UK /ˈpep.ə.mɪnt/
Noun
1.
a hybrid mint plant, Mentha × piperita, cultivated for its aromatic oil, which is used as a flavoring and in medicine.
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She brewed a cup of peppermint tea to soothe her stomach.
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The garden was filled with the fresh scent of peppermint.
2.
a candy flavored with peppermint oil, often striped.
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She offered him a small peppermint from her purse.
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The children loved the red and white striped peppermints.
Adjective
flavored with or smelling of peppermint.
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The room had a fresh, clean, and slightly peppermint scent.
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She chose a peppermint flavored toothpaste.