peppermint

UK
/ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/
US
/ˈpɛpərˌmɪnt/

Translations

peppermintnoun
peppermints
pl
I love the refreshing taste of peppermint in my tea.
Я люблю освежающий вкус мяты в моем чае.
перечная мята
Peppermint is often used in candies and gums.
Перечная мята часто используется в конфетах и жвачках.
Additional translations
мятный леденец
Synonyms
peppermint oil
peppermint plant
peppermintadjective
more peppermint
Comp.
most peppermint
Super.
UK
/ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/
US
/ˈpɛpərˌmɪnt/
Used attributively to describe items flavoured with or containing peppermint.

Definitions

peppermintnoun
A plant of the mint family, known for its aromatic leaves and oil, which is used for flavoring and medicinal purposes.
The garden was filled with the refreshing scent of peppermint.
A flavoring derived from the peppermint plant, commonly used in candies, gum, and other confections.
She offered me a peppermint to freshen my breath after lunch.
A candy flavored with peppermint oil, often in the form of a hard candy or candy cane.
During the holidays, we always hang peppermint candy canes on the Christmas tree.
peppermintadjective
Flavored with, smelling of, or containing peppermint.
She brewed a cup of peppermint tea to settle her stomach.