Mentha piperita

Definitions of Mentha piperita
  1. noun
    herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring
    synonyms: peppermint
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    type of:
    mint
    any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
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