herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
"The chef added fresh peppermint to the tea blend, capturing its distinct floral notes alongside the sharp, spicy kick of the essential oil."
red gum tree of Tasmania
"The local guide explained that the peppermint we were smelling was actually a native Tasmanian eucalyptus, not an imported herb from Italy."
a candy flavored with peppermint oil
"After dinner, I unwrapped a piece of fresh peppermint to help settle my stomach."
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.
"She steeped fresh peppermint leaves to make a soothing tea that perfectly complemented the sharp mint candies on her plate."