wintergreen
0 antonyms and opposites of wintergreen, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Any of several small evergreen plants, especially Gaultheria procumbens, known for its aromatic leaves and red berries.
How to use wintergreen
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From winter plus green, describing the plant's evergreen leaves.
Full origin of wintergreen →Frequently asked questions
What does “wintergreen” mean?
The word “wintergreen” means any of several small evergreen plants, especially Gaultheria procumbens, known for its aromatic leaves and red berries. In plain terms, a minty-smelling plant (or its flavoring), most familiar today as a candy and toothpaste scent.
How do you pronounce “wintergreen”?
“Wintergreen” is pronounced WIHN-tuh-green (/ˈwɪntə(ɹ)ˌɡɹiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “wintergreen” in a sentence?
Here is “wintergreen” used in a sentence: “Wintergreen grows in shady patches of the forest floor.”
What is another word for “wintergreen”?
Words with a similar meaning to “wintergreen” include boxberry, checkerberry, partridgeberry, spiceberry and teaberry.
What part of speech is “wintergreen”?
“Wintergreen” is a noun.
How many meanings does “wintergreen” have?
“Wintergreen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of several small evergreen plants, especially Gaultheria procumbens, known for its aromatic leaves and red berries.