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English → English (gcide) Definition: Peppermint tree 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. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster] 3. A lozenge of sugar flavored with peppermint. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster]