peppermint (n.)

  1. herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring

    [ Syn: mentha piperita ]

  2. red gum tree of Tasmania

    [ Syn: red gum , peppermint gum , eucalyptus amygdalina ]

  3. a candy flavored with peppermint oil

    [ Syn: peppermint candy ]

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