peppermint

Signification (Anglais)

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.

Concepts

menthe poivrée

Mentha piperita

mentha citrata

peppermint

peppermint candy

eucalyptus amygdalina

mentha piperita

menthe

paparmane

Synonymes

mint

Eucalyptus amygdalina

peppermint gum

red gum

Mentha piperita

peppermint candy

field mint

spearmint

mentha citrata

pennyroyal

peppermint patty

herba menthae

dried peppermint herb

mentha haplocalyx

mint herb

Traductions

Pfefferminze

Pfefferminz

caramella alla menta

menta peperita

menta piperita

Mentha piperita

pûjan

hortelã-pimenta

Pefferminze

نعناع

μέντα

menta

pepermunt

Mentha piperita

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/

Étymologie (Anglais)

From pepper + mint.