spearmint

noun

spear·​mint ˈspir-ˌmint How to pronounce spearmint (audio)
-mənt
: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil

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Red fruit aromas as well as spearmint, fresh bread dough, red plums and raspberries. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 It’s made with notes of fresh eucalyptus, spearmint, lemon zest, and clary sage that transform my space into a relaxation zone. Allure, 2 Nov. 2024 The scrub also contains coconut oil to moisturize the scalp—an ingredient Dr. Kapoor said is key for hydrating without any grease—as well as a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil complex that offers immediate scalp relief. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024 In most cases, the typical dose of spearmint tea is up to two cups on a daily basis for up to four months at a time.1 Spearmint Tea vs. Regular Mint Tea Peppermint and spearmint are both members of the Lamiaceae family. Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spearmint 

Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of spearmint was in 1562

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“Spearmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearmint. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

spearmint

noun
spear·​mint -ˌmint How to pronounce spearmint (audio)
-mənt
: a common mint grown for flavoring and especially for its fragrant oil

Medical Definition

spearmint

noun
: a common herb of the genus Mentha (M. spicata) cultivated for use as a flavoring agent and especially for its aromatic oil

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