Bible Dictionaries
Peppermint
Webster's Dictionary
(1):
(n.) A lozenge of sugar flavored with peppermint.
(2):
(n.) 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):
(n.) An aromatic and pungent plant of the genus Mentha (M. piperita), much used in medicine and confectionery.
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Peppermint'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/p/peppermint.html. 1828.