Peppermint /(?)/

Pep·per·mint

Peppermint

n.
  1. An aromatic and pungent plant of the genus Mentha (Mentha piperita), much used in medicine and confectionery. (Bot.)
  2. A volatile oil (oil of peppermint) distilled from the fresh herb; also, a well-known essence or spirit (essence of peppermint) obtained from it.
  3. A lozenge of sugar flavored with peppermint.

Phrases & Compounds
Peppermint camphor
Same as Menthol.
Peppermint tree
a name given to several Australian species of gum tree (Eucalyptus amygdalina, E. piperita, E. odorata, etc.) which have hard and durable wood, and yield an essential oil.