peppermint

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈpɛpəˌmɪnt/
• (America) IPA: /ˈpɛpɚˌmɪnt/

Noun

peppermint

1. 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. (countable) A confection containing extract of peppermint.

Translations

• French: menthe poivrée
• German: Pfefferminze
• Italian: menta piperita
• Portuguese: hortelã-pimenta
• Russian: пе́речная мя́та
• Spanish: menta piperita, piperita

Translations

• German: Pfefferminzbonbon, Pfefferminz
• Italian: caramella alla menta

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