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 |