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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspir-ˌmint 
-mənt
: a common mint (Mentha spicata) grown for flavoring and especially for its aromatic oil
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The duo includes Summer Haze, a sweet floral blend, and Under the Trees (seen here) which is a refreshing mix of cucumber, cool spearmint, and earthy cedarwood.
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 June 2025
Bright, medium yellow; delicate aromas of hay and spearmint.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Mentha spicata is the classic garden mint or spearmint widely used in a range of dishes—from sweet to savory.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
The charcoal helps absorb excess oil and minimizes congestion along the scalp, while the blend of coconut, peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oils helps bring in moisturizer and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Eman Bare, Vogue, 19 May 2025
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Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 June 2025
Bright, medium yellow; delicate aromas of hay and spearmint.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Mentha spicata is the classic garden mint or spearmint widely used in a range of dishes—from sweet to savory.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
The charcoal helps absorb excess oil and minimizes congestion along the scalp, while the blend of coconut, peppermint, spearmint, and tea tree oils helps bring in moisturizer and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Eman Bare, Vogue, 19 May 2025
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“Spearmint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spearmint. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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spearmint
noun
spear·mint
-ˌmint
-mənt
: a common mint grown for flavoring and especially for its fragrant oil
Medical Definition
spearmint
noun
spear·mint
ˈspi(ə)r-ˌmint, -mənt
: a common herb of the genus Mentha (M. spicata) cultivated for use as a flavoring agent and especially for its aromatic oil
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