Definition of Peppirmint
Pep"per*mint (?), n. [Pepper +
mint.] 1. (Bot.) An aromatic and
pungent plant of the genus Mentha (M. piperita), much
used in medicine and confectionery.
2. A volatile oil (oil of peppermint)
distilled from the fresh herb; also, a well-known essence or spirit
(essence of peppermint) obtained from it.
3. A lozenge of sugar flavored with
peppermint.
Peppermint camphor. (Chem.) Same as
Menthol. -- Peppermint tree
(Bot.), a name given to several Australian species of gum
tree (Eucalyptus amygdalina, E. piperita, E.
odorata, etc.) which have hard and durable wood, and yield an
essential oil.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- A hybrid herb of the mint family formed by crossing watermint and spearmint. It has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor. Used in cooking, especially in herb teas and confections.
- A confection containing extract of peppermint.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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