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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspir-ˌmint 
-mənt
: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil
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LoRusso also recommends pots for herbs that love to spread, like mint and spearmint, which if allowed to grow freely will extend throughout (and beyond) your garden bed.
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Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Packages of Ice Breakers spearmint mints Mints are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on April 27, 2025 in San Diego, California.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Apple mint and pineapple mint tend to be less aggressive than peppermint and spearmint.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Growing peppermint, spearmint, lemon balm, and basil in your garden or in pots may encourage the wasps to go elsewhere.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
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Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 2 May 2026
Packages of Ice Breakers spearmint mints Mints are displayed at a Costco Wholesale store on April 27, 2025 in San Diego, California.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 May 2026
Apple mint and pineapple mint tend to be less aggressive than peppermint and spearmint.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Growing peppermint, spearmint, lemon balm, and basil in your garden or in pots may encourage the wasps to go elsewhere.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Spearmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearmint. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
-ˌmint
-mənt
: a common mint grown for flavoring and especially for its fragrant oil
Medical Definition
spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspi(ə)r-ˌmint, -mənt
: a common herb of the genus Mentha (M. spicata) cultivated for use as a flavoring agent and especially for its aromatic oil
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