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pep·per·mint
 peppermint
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- pronunciation:
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mInt
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| definition 1: |
a kind of mint plant that has small pink or white flowers and is grown for its oil. Peppermint is used in medicine and as a flavoring for toothpaste, gum, and candy.
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| definition 2: |
the oil from this type of mint, or a flavoring made from this oil.
This cookie recipe calls for a few drops of peppermint. |
| definition 3: |
a candy flavored with this oil.
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