carvomenthol

noun

car·​vo·​men·​thol

-ˌthȯl,

-ōl

plural -s

: an oily terpenoid alcohol C₁₀H₁₉OH made synthetically (as by reducing carvomenthone)

Word History

Etymology

carvo- (from Medieval Latin carvi caraway) + menthol

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!