English dictionary

peppermint

/'p/E/p/@/r,m/I/nt/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring

noun.plant

Synonyms mentha piperita

Source: WordNet 3.0
red gum tree of Tasmania

noun.plant

Synonyms eucalyptus amygdalina peppermint gum red gum

Source: WordNet 3.0
a candy flavored with peppermint oil

noun.food

Synonyms peppermint candy

Source: WordNet 3.0
An aromatic and pungent plant of the genus <i>Mentha</i> (<i>M. piperita</i>), much used in medicine and confectionery.

noun

Source: webster1913