peppermint
1. [ noun ] (botany) red gum tree of Tasmania
Synonyms: peppermint_gum Eucalyptus_amygdalina red_gum
Related terms: eucalyptus
2. [ noun ] (botany) herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
Synonyms: Mentha_piperita
Related terms: mint peppermint_oil
3. [ noun ] (food) a candy flavored with peppermint oil
Synonyms: peppermint_candy
Related terms: mint peppermint_oil
Similar spelling:   pepperoni
  pepperiness
  pepper_mill
  peperomia