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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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Sweet treats available to order include ginger snaps, peppermint bites, gingerbread people and chocolate crinkles.
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Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Returning drinks included the peppermint mocha, caramel brulée latte and the chestnut praline latte.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Starbucks is known for its creative seasonal menus (hello, pumpkin spice and peppermint mocha!), and the holidays are extra special because beverages are served in festive red and green cups.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
What's more, cosmetic chemist Ginger King previously told Allure that peppermint extract can help remove excess sebum from your scalp.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Returning drinks included the peppermint mocha, caramel brulée latte and the chestnut praline latte.
—Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
Starbucks is known for its creative seasonal menus (hello, pumpkin spice and peppermint mocha!), and the holidays are extra special because beverages are served in festive red and green cups.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
What's more, cosmetic chemist Ginger King previously told Allure that peppermint extract can help remove excess sebum from your scalp.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Peppermint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppermint. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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