peppermint

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
  2. noun red gum tree of Tasmania
  3. noun a candy flavored with peppermint oil

Etymology

From pepper + mint.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Mentha piperita

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