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peppermint

 

[ หˆpษ›pษ™rหŒmษชnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

flavoring herb

Peppermint is a hybrid of spearmint and watermint, known for its distinctive aromatic flavor. It is widely used in culinary dishes, teas, and desserts. The plant contains menthol, which gives it a characteristic cooling sensation when consumed. Peppermint is also common in the production of essential oils and can be used for medicinal purposes, such as alleviating digestive issues. Its refreshing taste makes it a popular ingredient in candies and gums.

Synonyms

candy mint, mentha, mint, peppermint oil

Examples of usage

  • I love peppermint tea in the winter.
  • The dessert was flavored with peppermint extract.
  • We added peppermint to the hot chocolate.
  • She enjoys peppermint-flavored candies.
  • They used peppermint oil in the aromatherapy session.

Translations

Translations of the word "peppermint" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hortelรฃ-pimenta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฆเฅ€เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pfefferminze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ daun mint

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผ'ัั‚ะฐ ะฟะตั€ั†ะตะฒะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miฤ™ta pieprzowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒšใƒ‘ใƒผใƒŸใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท menthe poivrรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ menta piperita

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŽ˜ํผ๋ฏผํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุนู†ุงุน ูู„ูู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peppermint

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรคta piepornรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่–„่ท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poprova meta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ piparmynta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปะฑั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nanษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ menta

Etymology

The word 'peppermint' is derived from the Latin term 'mentha piperita', which is a reference to the two parent species, water mint and spearmint. The use of peppermint can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where it was prized for its flavor and medicinal properties. In ancient Greece, it was used for food preservation and was also mentioned in various texts by herbalists. The name 'peppermint' began to appear in English writings during the late Middle Ages. Over time, its popularity increased in Europe, leading to its cultivation and use in various forms, such as teas, oils, and flavorings. By the 19th century, peppermint oil became commercially important, and its extraction methods were refined to enhance its culinary and therapeutic applications.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,420, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.