| spearmint | <botany> A species of mint (Mentha viridis) growing in moist soil. It vields an aromatic oil. See Mint, and Mentha. Origin: So named from its spiry, not capitate, inflorescence. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| spearmint oil | The volatile oil, distilled with steam from the fresh overground parts of the flowering plant of Mentha viridis or M. Cardiaca, a flavoring agent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| oil of spearmint | Volatile oil from the flowering tops of Mentha spicata (family Labiatae, pharmaceutical aid (flavor) and a carminative. Synonym: oil of crispmint, oil of curled mint. (05 Mar 2000) |
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