wintergreen Synonyms
Another word for wintergreen
• noun (Context 1)
A pungent, mint-like aromatic oil (rich in methyl salicylate) distilled from the leaves of the wintergreen plant or produced synthetically, widely used as a flavoring for confections, chewing gum, and toothpaste, as well as in topical liniments.
"The antique apothecary bottle still carried the unmistakable scent of wintergreen oil."
• noun (Context 2)
Any of various low-growing evergreen shrubs of the heath family (Ericaceae), especially eastern teaberry (Gaultheria procumbens) native to North America, bearing glossy green leaves, drooping bell-shaped white or pale pink blossoms, and bright red berries.
"Patches of wild teaberry carpeted the shady forest floor beneath the pine trees."
• adjective (Context 3)
Having the cool, minty flavor or aroma of wintergreen oil.
"She prefers minty toothpaste over regular peppermint varieties."
• noun (Context 4)
The small, edible, bright red berry produced by the wintergreen shrub, having a mild, sweet, minty flavor and persisting on the plant through the winter.
"During our autumn hike, we foraged a handful of ripe wintergreens to snack on along the trail."