A plant with green leaves that has a cool, refreshing taste and smell, often used in candies, tea, and toothpaste.
From 'pepper' (named for its peppery bite) combined with 'mint' (from Latin 'mentha,' itself from Greek), creating a name for this particular variety of mint.
Peppermint contains menthol, which activates cold-sensing receptors in your mouth, tricking your brain into thinking your mouth is cold without any actual temperature change—that's why it makes your mouth feel tingly.
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