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单词 peppermint
释义

peppermint

noun

pep·​per·​mint ˈpe-pər-ˌmint How to pronounce peppermint (audio)
-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
pepperminty
ˈpe-pər-ˌmin-tē How to pronounce peppermint (audio)
adjective

Illustration of peppermint

Illustration of peppermint
  • peppermint 1a

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Castor oil, peppermint oil, coconut oil, and micellar water are blended together to soothe itching and keep your hair moisturized to prevent breakage. Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 10 Sep. 2022 To use: For a coconut oil hair mask, mix 1 tablespoon of raw coconut oil, 2 tablespoons of raw sugar, and 6 drops of peppermint oil. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022 Notes include lemon, peppermint, Himalayan poppy, cardamom, baie rose, geranium, vetiver, musks, and patchouli. The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 June 2022 The end result: rich hot chocolate, loaded with mini marshmallows, peppermint bits and glimmers of festive cheer (red and green sprinkles). Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Black cumin and peppermint work to soothe scalp irritation, while tea tree oil removes buildup. Emily Burns, ELLE, 17 Aug. 2022 And then there's the pickle breath, which cannot be vanquished with just the little peppermint that comes with the slush. Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2022 Both the bracelets and spray contain an array of essential oils, including as peppermint oil, citronella oil, geranium oil, rosemary oil, and clove oil, but the resulting combination isn't overpowering. Kylee Mcguigan, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022 The addition of peppermint oil gives the scalp a super fresh feeling, too. Sam Peters, ELLE, 26 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

peppermint

noun

pep·​per·​mint ˈpe-pər-ˌmint How to pronounce peppermint (audio)
1
: a mint plant with small usually purple flowers that yields an oil used especially to flavor candies
2
: a candy flavored with peppermint

Medical Definition

peppermint

noun

pep·​per·​mint -ˌmint, -mənt How to pronounce peppermint (audio)
: 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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