What is the meaning of Peppermint?

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.

Any of various eucalypts of southeastern Australia whose leaves yield peppermint-like essential oils.

Any of various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb; peppermint confectionery.

peppermint (various sweets containing extract of the peppermint herb)

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