peppermint in Italian
peppermint in Italian is menta piperita, caramella alla menta, mentina — peppermint means a strong-flavored mint plant, or the sharp, cooling flavoring made from it.
peppermint in Italian
menta piperita
A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas and in confections. [from 17th c.]
menta piperita
(countable) Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery. [from 19th c.]
caramella alla menta
(countable) Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery. [from 19th c.]
mentina
(countable) Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery. [from 19th c.]
What does "peppermint" mean?
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noun A strong-flavored mint plant, or the sharp, cooling flavoring made from it.
"She added a few drops of peppermint oil to the tea."
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noun A candy flavored with peppermint.
"He unwrapped a peppermint after dinner to freshen his breath."
peppermint in a sentence
- She added a few drops of peppermint oil to the tea.
- He unwrapped a peppermint after dinner to freshen his breath.
Common Italian translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "peppermint" in Italian?
"peppermint" in Italian is menta piperita, caramella alla menta, mentina. peppermint means: A strong-flavored mint plant, or the sharp, cooling flavoring made from it.
How do you use "peppermint" in a sentence?
Example: "She added a few drops of peppermint oil to the tea." In Italian, "peppermint" is menta piperita, caramella alla menta, mentina.
Are there other ways to say "peppermint" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "peppermint": menta piperita, caramella alla menta, mentina.
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