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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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Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
Ginger Is Often Better For Nausea Relief—Here’s Why While both ginger and peppermint may help, ginger has more research supporting its use.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Top with crushed peppermints, candy canes, star mints, sprinkles, or any other holiday garnish that suits your fancy.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
Herbal Teas Herbal teas, like peppermint, ginger, and chamomile, are inherently caffeine-free.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2026
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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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