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[NF] the volatile oil distilled from the fresh above-ground parts of the flowering plant of peppermint (Mentha piperita); used as a flavor in pharmaceutical preparations, and as a gastric stimulant and carminative.Medical dictionary. 2011.
peppermint oil — noun oil from the peppermint plant used as flavoring • Hypernyms: ↑flavorer, ↑flavourer, ↑flavoring, ↑flavouring, ↑seasoner, ↑seasoning • Substance Holonyms: ↑peppermint, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Peppermint extract — is an herbal extract of peppermint ( Mentha x piperita ) made from the essential oils of peppermint leaves. It is commonly used in cooking, as a dietary supplement, and as an herbal or alternative medicine. The liquid is obtained by extracting… … Wikipedia
peppermint spirit — n an alcoholic solution of peppermint oil * * * [USP] a preparation of peppermint, peppermint oil, and alcohol, containing in 100 mL between 9.0 and 11.0 mL of peppermint oil; used as a digestive aid and flavor. Called also essence of peppermint … Medical dictionary
peppermint — [ pepɛrmɛ̃t; pepɶrmint ] n. m. • 1891; mot angl., de pepper « poivre » et mint « menthe » ♦ Anglic. Liqueur de menthe poivrée. Boire un peppermint. On trouve aussi PIPPERMINT [ pipɶrmint ], (1888) . ● peppermint nom masculin (anglais … Encyclopédie Universelle
peppermint — ► NOUN 1) a plant of the mint family which produces aromatic leaves and oil, used as a flavouring in food. 2) a sweet flavoured with peppermint oil … English terms dictionary
japanese peppermint oil — noun see japanese mint oil … Useful english dictionary
Peppermint — This article is about the herb. For the tree commonly known as peppermint, see Agonis flexuosa. For the Linux operating system, see Peppermint OS. Peppermint Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) … Wikipedia
peppermint — /pep euhr mint , meuhnt/, n. 1. an herb, Mentha piperita, of the mint family, cultivated for its aromatic, pungent oil. 2. Also called peppermint oil. this oil, or a preparation made from it. 3. a lozenge or confection flavored with peppermint.… … Universalium
peppermint candy — noun a candy flavored with peppermint oil • Syn: ↑peppermint • Hypernyms: ↑mint, ↑mint candy • Substance Meronyms: ↑peppermint oil … Useful english dictionary
peppermint spirit — noun : an alcoholic solution of peppermint oil that is green if made from the leaves of peppermint * * * a green or colorless alcoholic solution of the volatile oil produced by the peppermint leaf, used as a carminative and flavoring agent … Useful english dictionary
