spearmint
/ˈspɪrˌmɪnt/
noun
- A common herb with a fresh, sweet flavor, used especially in cooking, chewing gum, and toothpaste.
- The gardener grew spearmint in a pot to keep it from spreading.
- She added fresh spearmint leaves to the lemonade for a cool taste.
- Many brands of gum use spearmint flavor because it is so popular.
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