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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspir-ˌmint 
-mənt
: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil
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Red fruit aromas as well as spearmint, fresh bread dough, red plums and raspberries.
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
It’s made with notes of fresh eucalyptus, spearmint, lemon zest, and clary sage that transform my space into a relaxation zone.
—Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
The scrub also contains coconut oil to moisturize the scalp—an ingredient Dr. Kapoor said is key for hydrating without any grease—as well as a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil complex that offers immediate scalp relief.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
In most cases, the typical dose of spearmint tea is up to two cups on a daily basis for up to four months at a time.1
Spearmint Tea vs. Regular Mint Tea
Peppermint and spearmint are both members of the Lamiaceae family.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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Tom Mullen, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
It’s made with notes of fresh eucalyptus, spearmint, lemon zest, and clary sage that transform my space into a relaxation zone.
—Allure, 2 Nov. 2024
The scrub also contains coconut oil to moisturize the scalp—an ingredient Dr. Kapoor said is key for hydrating without any grease—as well as a peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oil complex that offers immediate scalp relief.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Oct. 2024
In most cases, the typical dose of spearmint tea is up to two cups on a daily basis for up to four months at a time.1
Spearmint Tea vs. Regular Mint Tea
Peppermint and spearmint are both members of the Lamiaceae family.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for spearmint
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“Spearmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearmint. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
-ˌmint
-mənt
: a common mint grown for flavoring and especially for its fragrant oil
Medical Definition
spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspi(ə)r-ˌmint, -mənt
: 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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