peppermint
(pep-per-mint)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. an aromatic; perennial plant Mentha piperita of the mint family; with lanceshaped leaves and whitish or purplish flowers in dense terminal spikes the pungent oil it yields; used for flavoring a candy or lozenge flavored with this oil
Example Sentence
Peppermint flavored ice cream is my favorite.
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Rhymes
- peppermint