Meaning of the word wintergreen in English
What does wintergreen mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
wintergreen
US /ˈwɪn.t̬ɚ.ɡriːn/
UK /ˈwɪn.tə.ɡriːn/
Noun
1.
a low-growing evergreen shrub with white flowers and red berries, typically found in cool, wooded areas. Its leaves yield an aromatic oil.
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The forest floor was covered with patches of wintergreen.
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She crushed a wintergreen leaf and inhaled its refreshing scent.
2.
a flavoring extracted from the wintergreen plant, or a synthetic version of it, often used in candies, chewing gum, and medicines.
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The chewing gum had a strong wintergreen flavor.
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Many topical pain relievers contain oil of wintergreen.
Adjective
having a fresh, minty, and slightly sweet flavor characteristic of wintergreen oil.
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The candy had a distinct wintergreen taste.
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I prefer toothpaste with a wintergreen freshness.