peppermint

Noun

Meaning

An aromatic and pungent plant of the genus Mentha (M. piperita), much used in medicine and confectionery.

A volatile oil (oil of peppermint) distilled from the fresh herb; also, a well-known essence or spirit (essence of peppermint) obtained from it.

A lozenge of sugar flavored with peppermint.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

mint menthol peppermint gum Eucalyptus amygdalina peppermint candy Mentha piperita nougat pennyroyal herb basil lollipop camomile salt pepper sage
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Antonyms

dull vegetable non herb

Hypernyms

herb plant mint eucalyptus eucalypt eucalyptus tree

Phrases with the word

native peppermint peppermint schnapps narrow-leaved peppermint peppermint camphor oil of peppermint peppermint bark

Examples

Pictures aren't made out of doctrines. Since the appearance of impressionism, the official salons, which used to be brown, have become blue, green, and red...But peppermint or chocolate, they are still confections. Claude Monet

In my fantasy I was always the savior. I would come to Peanuts land and save everybody. Charlie Brown would fall madly in love with me. Peppermint Patty was so jealous. Alicia Witt

My favorite thing about the holiday season is the lights! I love walking around with family, friends, and a cup of peppermint hot chocolate to look at all the beautiful lights and decorations. Caroline Sunshine

The producers probably won't like this, but I always describe her as Peppermint Patty on acid. Mindy Cohn

When I was a child, my December weekends were spent making cards, decorating the tree, hanging the wreath and preparing brandy butter and peppermint creams. Pippa Middleton

We're sitting in the dark willing to sell our souls for another peppermint with enough uranium to give a terrorist a wet dream. - Diana. Michael Grant

Close letter words and terms

pepperless pepperlike peppermill peppermint bark peppermint camphor peppermint candy