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| mint1 |
Mint is a plant with a strong smell whose leaves give a certain oil that is used to flavor food. In America, mint is often used to flavor toothpaste, chewing gum, and certain candies and cookies. Mint is also used in certain drinks and foods. [1/2 definitions] |
| peppermint |
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. [1/3 definitions] |
| toothpaste |
Toothpaste is something that you use to clean your teeth. It is a thick substance, and it usually has a sweet taste. |
| tube |
A tube is a long container that is made of a material that you can bend. It is closed at one end and has an opening at the other end. Toothpaste usually comes in a tube. [1/2 definitions] |
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