e odorata

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e odorata - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Peppermint \Pep"per*mint\, n. [Pepper + mint.]
     1. (Bot.) An aromatic and pungent plant of the genus Mentha
        (Mentha piperita), much used in medicine and
        confectionery.
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     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.
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     3. A lozenge of sugar flavored with peppermint.
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     Peppermint camphor. (Chem.) Same as Menthol.
  
     Peppermint tree (Bot.), a name given to several Australian
        species of gum tree (Eucalyptus amygdalina, Eucalyptus  piperita
        , E. odorata, etc.) which have hard and durable
        wood, and yield an essential oil.
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