1. A crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odour that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavouring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion
   "The cough drops contained menthol to soothe sore throats"
    
2. A lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint
   "He applied menthol to soothe his sore muscles"

Derived forms: menthols

Type of: application, chemical compound, compound, lotion

Part of: mentholated salve, peppermint oil

Encyclopedia: Menthol