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peppermint

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Noun — A strong-flavored mint plant, or the sharp, cooling flavoring made from it.

How to use peppermint

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peppermint tea peppermint candy peppermint oil

Etymology

From pepper + mint, describing its sharp, peppery bite.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “peppermint” mean?

The word “peppermint” means a strong-flavored mint plant, or the sharp, cooling flavoring made from it. In plain terms, a sharp, cooling minty flavor, or candy/plants flavored with it.

How do you pronounce “peppermint”?

“Peppermint” is pronounced PEH-puh-mihnt (/ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “peppermint” in a sentence?

Here is “peppermint” used in a sentence: “She added a few drops of peppermint oil to the tea.”

What part of speech is “peppermint”?

“Peppermint” is a noun.

How many meanings does “peppermint” have?

“Peppermint” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strong-flavored mint plant, or the sharp, cooling flavoring made from it.

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