peppermint

American  

[pep-er-mint, -muhnt] / ˈpɛp ərˌmɪnt, -mənt /

noun

1. an herb, Mentha piperita, of the mint family, cultivated for its aromatic, pungent oil.

2. Also called peppermint oil.  this oil, or a preparation made from it.

3. a lozenge or confection flavored with peppermint.

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peppermint British  

/ ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt /

noun

1. a temperate mint plant, Mentha piperita, with purple or white flowers: cultivated for its downy leaves, which yield a pungent oil

2. the oil from this plant, which is used as a flavouring

3. a sweet flavoured with peppermint

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Etymology

Origin of peppermint

First recorded in 1690–1700; pepper + mint ¹

Example Sentences

Most years at Christmas, we were lucky enough to get an orange, a peppermint stick, and a new pair of socks or a handkerchief embroidered with Mamas fine stitching—more than most.

From Literature

There’s chamomile, but there are also flavors like chestnut, forest berries and rose hips, peppermint mocha, white peach, spiced citrus, black strawberry….

From Literature

“It is my peppermint, and I will not share it. Now stop your carrying on, or everyone will think you’re a crybaby.”

From Literature

You may have to hold off on your first taste of Starbucks’ peppermint mocha this year.

From Salon

For a bargain option, check out Trader Joe's Well Rested Herbal Tea, which touts chamomile, spearmint, peppermint, blackberry leaves, and rosebuds.

From Salon