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peppermint

pep·per·mint

UK/ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/ US/ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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Origin

From pepper + mint.

Phrases

  • peppermint bark
  • peppermint drop
  • peppermint geranium
  • peppermint oil
  • peppermint shrimp
  • peppermint stick
  • peppermint tree

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