peppermint
Cool mint variety
Peppermint is a plant in the mint family with a strong, cool flavor from its high menthol content.
The flavor itself is also called peppermint, appearing in candies, teas, and toothpaste: peppermint tea, a peppermint candy cane.
The plant yields peppermint oil, used in cooking and medicine for its cooling sensation and ability to soothe digestive issues.
Thing of mixed parentage
- watermintMarsh-dwelling aromatic herb
- perennialRecurring each year
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- rhizomeHorizontal underground plant stem
Losing thermal energy
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- refreshingPleasingly restorative
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
brisk · crisp · icy · chill · invigorating · stimulating · sharp · clean
Curved peppermint confection
- pattiesFormed flat portions
- barkSharp canine vocalization
- sticksSlender wood pieces
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
hard candy · gum · chewing gum · drops · brittle · toffee · fudge · truffle
Pleasant distinctive smell
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- essential oilConcentrated aromatic plant extract
- mentholCooling agent from plants
- diffuserDevice that scatters evenly
candle · potpourri · air freshener · perfumery · incense · refreshing · pungent · herbal
Cooling agent from plants
- sweetnessSugary taste quality
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
- extractConcentrated derived substance
- syrupThick sugar liquid
infusion · essence · oil · aftertaste · coolness · freshness · intensity
Relating to food breakdown
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- decongestantDrug reducing nasal swelling
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- remedyCurative treatment or fix
therapeutic · tincture · soothing · expectorant · anti-nausea · indigestion · stomach · colic
hybrid
Thing of mixed parentage
- watermintMarsh-dwelling aromatic herb
- perennialRecurring each year
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
rhizome · leaf · stem · cultivation · garden · herb · stolons
cooling
Losing thermal energy
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- refreshingPleasingly restorative
- numbingCausing loss of sensation
soothing · brisk · crisp · icy · chill · invigorating · stimulating · sharp · clean · zesty
candy cane
Curved peppermint confection
chocolate · hard candy · gum · chewing gum · drops · brittle · toffee · fudge · truffle · nougat
aroma
Pleasant distinctive smell
- fragrancePleasing olfactory quality
- essential oilConcentrated aromatic plant extract
- mentholCooling agent from plants
diffuser · candle · potpourri · air freshener · perfumery · incense · refreshing · pungent · herbal · eucalyptus
menthol
Cooling agent from plants
- sweetnessSugary taste quality
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
- extractConcentrated derived substance
syrup · infusion · essence · oil · aftertaste · coolness · freshness · intensity
digestive
Relating to food breakdown
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- decongestantDrug reducing nasal swelling
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
remedy · therapeutic · tincture · soothing · expectorant · anti-nausea · indigestion · stomach · colic · IBS
tea
Steeped leaf beverage
- tisaneHerbal infusion beverage
- herbal teaSteeped plant infusion
- mochaChocolate-flavored espresso drink
chocolate · ice cream · cocoa · baking · frosting · liqueur · schnapps · julep · mojito · candy cane
- confectionerycandy, sweets, fudge, caramel, nougat
- candy flavorscherry, grape, lemon, lime, orange
- candy shopcandy jar, candy dish, lollipop, hard candy, gummy bear
- drink ingredientshops, malt, grape, grapes, apple
- flavoringsvanilla, vanilla extract, almond extract, strawberry flavor, cherry flavor
- hard candiesjawbreaker, gobstopper, lemon drops, fruit drops, barley sugar
- peppermint teaHot beverage from aromatic leaves
- peppermint oilConcentrated mint plant extract
- peppermint candyCool herbal confection
- peppermint sticksStriped mint-flavored hard candy
- peppermint mochaMint-chocolate espresso beverage
- peppermint gumFlavored chewable breath aid