peppermint
peppermint Lexical Profile
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• noun
A candy or lozenge flavored with peppermint extract, often featuring distinctive red and white stripes and known for producing a cooling sensation in the mouth.
"After dinner, the waiter brought the bill along with a complimentary peppermint for each guest."
A strongly aromatic hybrid mint plant (Mentha × piperita), native to Europe and the Middle East, characterized by its sharp, cooling scent and dark green leaves.
"She planted peppermint in the garden to deter insects and to use the fresh leaves for tea."
The pungent, cooling essential oil or extract obtained from the peppermint plant, widely used in foods, cosmetics, and health products.
"A few drops of peppermint in the essential oil diffuser helped clear his congestion."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 17th century from 'pepper' and 'mint', so named because of its sharply pungent, slightly spicy flavor compared to other varieties of mint.