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peppermint
noun
pep·per·mint
ˈpe-pər-ˌmint 
-mənt,
in rapid speech ˈpep-mənt,
or -ᵊm-ənt
1
a
: a pungent and aromatic mint (Mentha piperita) with dark green lanceolate leaves and whorls of small pink flowers in spikes
b
: any of several mints (such as M. arvensis) that are related to the peppermint
2
: candy flavored with peppermint
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This calming blend of pure essential oils, including sweet orange, lavender, patchouli, peppermint, sweet basil, and chamomile, can be used in a diffuser or on a tissue to create a relaxing, calming effect.
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Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
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Herbal Teas
The last set of products includes an herbal tea selection with hibiscus, peppermint, and lemon ginger flavors.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
Certain types of tea, such as those containing honey, peppermint, ginger, licorice root, and other ingredients, are more beneficial for helping the symptoms of a persistent cough.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
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Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Garner's 2-Ingredient Pancake Topping Is Delicious on So Many Things
Herbal Teas
The last set of products includes an herbal tea selection with hibiscus, peppermint, and lemon ginger flavors.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
Their flowers in pale pink or white are an afterthought to the plethora of scents – peppermint, lemon, chocolate, nutmeg, apple, ginger, apricot, attar of roses, and cinnamon, among others – that their leaves transmit upon being rubbed or crushed.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 6 Mar. 2025
Certain types of tea, such as those containing honey, peppermint, ginger, licorice root, and other ingredients, are more beneficial for helping the symptoms of a persistent cough.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Peppermint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppermint. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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peppermint
noun
pep·per·mint
ˈpep-ər-ˌmint
-mənt
1
: a mint with stalks of small usually pink flowers that is the source of an oil which is sharp in flavor and is used especially to flavor candies
2
: candy flavored with peppermint
Medical Definition
peppermint
noun
pep·per·mint
-ˌmint, -mənt
: a mint of the genus Mentha (M. piperita) with dark green leaves and spikes of small pink flowers from which an aromatic oil is obtained
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