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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Examples of spearmint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Crushed green spearmint candies add crunch and an extra touch of holiday color. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024 Organic tea is a tasty way to include spearmint for PCOS support and also help meet your hydration needs. Casey Seiden, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 22 Aug. 2023 Aromas include a dizzying dose of red cherries and spearmint. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 With her spearmint webbed Reem Acra gown, the heiress and occasional singer and DJ carried a like-colored clutch emblazoned with — what else? — her last name. The Styles Desk, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2024 Price at time of publication: $30 ($0.31 per tea bag) Product Details: Form: tea bag Type: organic spearmint leaf Dose: 1500 mg spearmint Other ingredients: none Third-Party Tested: n/a What Is PCOS? Casey Seiden, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 22 Aug. 2023 Official tasting notes describe tangerine peel and walnut on the nose, followed by agave nectar, spearmint, and ripe tangerine on the palate. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2023 The botanical oil blends seamlessly, ensuring the invigorating mix of grapefruit, sage, and spearmint stays put. Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023 Peas and traditional garden herbs like rosemary, thyme, and spearmint make up Seedlip’s third herbal spirit Garden 108. Brande Victorian, Essence, 6 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1562, in the meaning defined above

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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 18 Mar. 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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