peppermint

noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about peppermint at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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