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Princeton's WordNet

  1. spearmint, Mentha spicatanoun

    common garden herb having clusters of small purplish flowers and yielding an oil used as a flavoring

Wiktionary

  1. spearmintnoun

    A herb of the mint family, commonly used in herb tea, candy and to treat mild stomach ache.

  2. Etymology: So named from its spiry, not capitate, inflorescence.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Spearmintnoun

    A plant; a species of mint.

Wikipedia

  1. Spearmint

    Spearmint, also known as garden mint, common mint, lamb mint and mackerel mint, is a species of mint, Mentha spicata, native to Europe and southern temperate Asia, extending from France in the west to southern China in the east. It is naturalized in many other temperate parts of the world, including northern and southern Africa, North America, and South America. It is used as a flavouring in food and herbal teas. The aromatic oil, called oil of spearmint, is also used as a flavoring and sometimes as a scent. The species and its subspecies have many synonyms, including Mentha crispa, Mentha crispata, and Mentha viridis.

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  1. spearmint

    Spearmint is a type of herb that is part of the mint family, known for its fresh, sweet flavor and aroma. Its scientific name is Mentha Spicata. It has long, pointed leaves with serrated edges, and typically grows in temperate climates. It is often used in cooking, beverages, candies, toothpaste, and essential oils for its refreshing taste and smell.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Spearmintnoun

    a species of mint (Mentha viridis) growing in moist soil. It vields an aromatic oil. See Mint, and Mentha

  2. Etymology: [So named from its spiry, not capitate, inflorescence. Dr. Prior.]

Wikidata

  1. Spearmint

    Mentha spicata is a species of mint native to much of Europe and southwest Asia, though its exact natural range is uncertain due to extensive early cultivation.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of spearmint in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of spearmint in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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