1. (

• peppermint ,
• Mentha_piperita

) herb with downy leaves and small purple or white flowers that yields a pungent oil used as a flavoring ;

2. (

• red_gum ,
• peppermint ,
• peppermint_gum ,
• Eucalyptus_amygdalina

) red gum tree of Tasmania ;

3. (

• peppermint ,
• peppermint_candy

) a candy flavored with peppermint oil ;