Noun: peppermint oil 'pe-pu(r),mint oyl
- Oil from the peppermint plant used as flavouring
"A few drops of peppermint oil gave the chocolate a refreshing taste"
Derived forms: peppermint oils
Type of: flavor [US], flavorer [US], flavoring [US], flavour [Brit, Cdn], flavourer [Brit, Cdn], flavouring [Brit, Cdn], seasoner, seasoning
Part of: Mentha piperita, peppermint, peppermint candy
Encyclopedia: Peppermint oil