peppermints

Betekenis (Engels)

plural of peppermint

peppermint

1. (countable, uncountable) A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas and in confections.
2. (Australia, countable, uncountable) Any of various eucalypts of southeastern Australia whose leaves yield peppermint-like essential oils.
3. (countable) Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery.

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Sweets made with natural mints are sometimes referred to as peppermints or spearmints .