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Synonyms for peppermint

Most common

red gum

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Noun

Definitions

  1. n. 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.

Related words

Phrases
peppermint drop peppermint stick

Forms

Plural
peppermints

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
peppermintrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.