peppermint
noun
uk/ˈpep.ə.mɪnt/us/ˈpep.ɚ.mɪnt/[U]
astrongfreshflavouringfrom atypeofmintplant, usedespeciallyto giveflavourtosweets:
(尤指用来给糖果提味的)(胡椒)薄荷Shedrinkspeppermint-flavouredtea.她喝薄荷味的茶。
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a hardwhitesweetthat has theflavourof peppermint:
(胡椒)薄荷糖You caneata peppermint as abreathfreshener.你可以吃一块薄荷糖清一下口气。
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Flavours - sweet
- aniseed
- carob
- choc
- chocolate
- cinnamon
- cocoa
- grenadine
- liquorice
- menthol
- vanilla
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