crème de menthe

[krem duh menth, mint, kreem, krem duh mahnt]

noun

1. a white or green liqueur flavored with mint.

crème de menthe

/ ˈkriːm, ˈkreɪm, ˈmɒ̃t, ˈkrɛm də ˈmɛnθ /

noun

1. a liqueur flavoured with peppermint, usually bright green in colour

Word History and Origins

Origin of crème de menthe¹

1900–05; < French: literally, cream of mint

Word History and Origins

Origin of crème de menthe¹

French, literally: cream of mint