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peppermint
noun
pep·per·mint
ˈpe-pər-ˌmint 
-mənt,
in rapid speech ˈpep-mənt,
or -ᵊm-ənt
1
a
: a pungent and aromatic mint (Mentha piperita) with dark green lanceolate leaves and whorls of small pink flowers in spikes
b
: any of several mints (such as M. arvensis) that are related to the peppermint
2
: candy flavored with peppermint
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This classic drink combines mocha and peppermint flavors with coffee, and comes in iced and hot versions.
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
First up is November’s Blizzard of the Month, a new Peppermint Bark treat that combines white and milk chocolatey layers sprinkled with peppermint candy cane pieces blended into Dairy Queen's tasty soft serve.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
See the 2025 holiday Blizzard lineup The Peppermint Bark Blizzard has peppermint pieces and white and milk chocolate layers − all blended with DQ's world famous soft serve, according to DQ.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The peppermint bark Blizzard has white and milk chocolate layers and peppermint candy pieces.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
First up is November’s Blizzard of the Month, a new Peppermint Bark treat that combines white and milk chocolatey layers sprinkled with peppermint candy cane pieces blended into Dairy Queen's tasty soft serve.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
See the 2025 holiday Blizzard lineup The Peppermint Bark Blizzard has peppermint pieces and white and milk chocolate layers − all blended with DQ's world famous soft serve, according to DQ.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
The peppermint bark Blizzard has white and milk chocolate layers and peppermint candy pieces.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
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“Peppermint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppermint. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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peppermint
noun
pep·per·mint
ˈpep-ər-ˌmint
-mənt
1
: a mint with stalks of small usually pink flowers that is the source of an oil which is sharp in flavor and is used especially to flavor candies
2
: candy flavored with peppermint
Medical Definition
peppermint
noun
pep·per·mint
-ˌmint, -mənt
: a mint of the genus Mentha (M. piperita) with dark green leaves and spikes of small pink flowers from which an aromatic oil is obtained
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