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Definition of peppermint - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
botanyhybrid mint plant with strong menthol flavor
- Peppermint grows well in temperate climates.
2.
flavorflavoring extracted from oil of strong mint leaves
- She added a few drops of peppermint to the recipe..
3.
confectioneryRare mint-flavored candy used to freshen breath or flavor sweetsRare
- She offered me a peppermint after dinner.
Images of peppermint
hybrid mint plant with strong menthol flavor 
mint-flavored candy used to freshen breath or flavor sweets
Expressions with peppermint
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candy flavored with peppermint oil
She offered me a peppermint candy after dinner.
straight stick candy with peppermint flavor
He enjoyed a peppermint stick after dinner.
oil from peppermint leaves used in food or medicine
Peppermint oil is added to tea and cough drops.
candy made of peppermint and chocolate
She offered me a peppermint patty after lunch.
Origin of peppermint
Latin, piper (pepper) + mentha (mint)
Terms with peppermint included in their meaning
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confectionery
chocolate filled with peppermint fondant
Christmas candy
peppermint-flavored candy shaped like a cane
candy
peppermint-flavoured boiled sweet
confectionery
soft candy made with butter and peppermint
confectionery
hard candy typically peppermint flavored
confectionery
candy flavored with peppermint oil
bar confection
straight stick candy with peppermint flavor
hooked confection
cane-shaped candy with peppermint flavor
plant oil
oil from peppermint leaves used in food or medicine
confectionery
candy made of peppermint and chocolate
extract
oil from peppermint leaves used in aromatherapy or medicine
cocktail
martini cocktail with peppermint flavor, often served during holidays
Examples of peppermint in a sentence
Peppermint is often used in candies and gums. The peppermint flavor was too strong for my taste. Peppermint is often used in holiday desserts. I always carry a peppermint in my bag. The peppermint was a hit at the party.
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- French:menthe poivrée, essence de menthe, ...
- German:Pfefferminze, Pfefferminzgeschmack, ...
- Italian:menta piperita, mentina, ...
- Spanish:menta piperita, caramelo de menta, ...
- Portuguese:hortelã-pimenta, rebuçado de hortelã-pimenta, ...
- Chinese:薄荷, 薄荷味, ...
- Japanese:ペパーミント, ペパーミントフレーバー, ...
- Arabic:نَعْناع فُلْفُلِيّ, نَعْنَاع فِلْفِلِي, ...
- Hebrew:נַעֲנָה פִּלְפְּלִית, שׁוּמֶן נַעֲנָע חֲרִיפָה, ...
- Russian:перечная мята, мятный аромат, ...
- Ukrainian:перцева м'ята, аромат м'яти, ...
- Hindi:पेपरमिंट, पुदीना सत्व, ...
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