peppermint

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

2. n. A volatile oil (oil of peppermint) distilled from the fresh herb; also, a well-known essence or spirit (essence of peppermint) obtained from it. Source: opted

3. n. A lozenge of sugar flavored with peppermint. Source: opted

4. n. herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring Source: wordnet

5. n. red gum tree of Tasmania Source: wordnet

6. n. a candy flavored with peppermint oil Source: wordnet

7. 1. (Bot.) 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. (Chem.) Same as Menthol. -- Peppermint tree (Bot.), 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. Source: webster

8. An aromatic and pungent plant of the genus Mentha (M.piperita), much used in medicine and confectionery. Source: adambom

9. n:100 n. herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring n. a candy flavored with peppermint oil Source: ecdict

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