peppermint

  1. Noun.  A hybrid herb of the mint family formed by crossing watermint and spearmint. It has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor. Used in cooking, especially in herb teas and confections.
  2. Noun.  A confection containing extract of peppermint.

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