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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspir-ˌmint 
-mənt
: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil
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Certain essential oils, such as lavender and chamomile, are known for their relaxing and stress-relieving properties, while others, like spearmint and eucalyptus, can help with headaches.
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Nicole Kinning, WIRED, 24 July 2024
There are more than 20 vibrant color options, including papaya, honey, spearmint, emerald, and more.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
Maison Margiela did precisely that with Coffee Break, a unique blend of warm coffee and milk mousse accord juxtaposed with fresh spearmint and lavender notes.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 2 July 2024
According to the release, when consumers pop a Beer Mint in their mouth, they'll be met with the freshness of spearmint.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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Nicole Kinning, WIRED, 24 July 2024
There are more than 20 vibrant color options, including papaya, honey, spearmint, emerald, and more.
—Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
Maison Margiela did precisely that with Coffee Break, a unique blend of warm coffee and milk mousse accord juxtaposed with fresh spearmint and lavender notes.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 2 July 2024
According to the release, when consumers pop a Beer Mint in their mouth, they'll be met with the freshness of spearmint.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2024
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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
-ˌmint
-mənt
: a common mint grown for flavoring and especially for its fragrant oil
Medical Definition
spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspi(ə)r-ˌmint, -mənt
: 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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