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peppermint.

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.

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noun/ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/UK/ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/US
  1. 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.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Any of various eucalypts of southeastern Australia whose leaves yield peppermint-like essential oils.

    Australia · countable · uncountable
  3. Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery.

    countable
Where this word comes from

From pepper + mint.

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