peppermint

• Plante herbacée à feuilles velues et à petites fleurs violettes ou blanches, dont on tire une huile aromatique utilisée comme agent de saveur ; désigne aussi un eucalyptus rouge de Tasmanie ou une confiserie aromatisée à cette huile.

A noun referring to a herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring, also a red gum tree of Tasmania, or a candy flavored with peppermint oil.

1. Aromatic herbA2formalculinary

   A plant with soft, downy leaves and small purple or white flowers, known for its strong, refreshing oil used to flavor food and drinks.

   Menthe poivrée

   • She added fresh peppermint leaves to the tea.
   • Peppermint oil is often used in toothpaste and chewing gum.
   • The garden was filled with the scent of peppermint.

2. Tasmanian treeC1formalaustralianscientific

   A type of red gum tree native to Tasmania, known for its distinctive bark and wood.

   Eucalyptus de Tasmanie

   • The peppermint tree is a common sight in Tasmanian forests.
   • Wood from the peppermint gum is used for furniture.
   • Botanists studied the unique properties of the Tasmanian peppermint.

3. Peppermint candyA1informalculinary

   A sweet confection flavored with peppermint oil, often round or striped and known for its refreshing taste.

   Bonbon à la menthe poivrée

   • She offered me a peppermint after dinner.
   • The children love the red and white striped peppermints.
   • Peppermint candies are popular during the holiday season.

   Synonymesmintpeppermint candy