Peppermint Definition

pĕpər-mĭnt
noun
An aromatic, perennial plant (Mentha piperita) of the mint family, with lance-shaped leaves and whitish or purplish flowers in dense terminal spikes.
Webster's New World
The pungent oil it yields, used for flavoring.
Webster's New World
A candy or lozenge flavored with this oil.
Webster's New World
The flavor of the oil.
Webster's New World

A confection containing extract of peppermint.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Mentha piperita
  • Eucalyptus amygdalina
  • peppermint gum
  • red-gum
  • peppermint candy
adjective
Flavored with peppermint.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Peppermint

Noun

Singular:
peppermint
Plural:
peppermints

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