Definition

1. Noun:
   • Mint, Peppermint: A type of aromatic herb from the Mentha family, characterized by its fragrant leaves. It is widely used for its flavor and scent in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
   • The term generally refers to the plant itself or its leaves.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Trong vườn nhà tôi có trồng bạc hà. (There is mint planted in my garden.)
  • Kẹo bạc hà giúp thơm miệng. (Peppermint candy helps freshen breath.)
  • Dầu bạc hà có tính chất làm mát. (Peppermint oil has cooling properties.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "bạc hà" is often used as a modifier in compound terms to specify the mint flavor or ingredient.
  • Trà bạc hà: mint tea.
  • Si-rô bạc hà: mint syrup.
  • Hương bạc hà: mint scent.

Variants and Related Words

• Bạc hà cay (n): Spearmint, a specific type of mint.
• Cây bạc hà (n): Mint plant (emphasizing the plant as a whole).
• Lá bạc hà (n): Mint leaf.

Synonyms

• Mint: The general term for plants of the genus .
• Peppermint: A specific, common, and pungent variety of mint ().

Related Terms and Phrases

• Tinh dầu bạc hà: Peppermint essential oil.
• Kem đánh răng bạc hà: Mint toothpaste.
• Rượu bạc hà: Mint liqueur.

noun

1. Mint, peppermint
   • dầu bạc hà
     peppermint oil
   • kẹo bạc hà
     peppermint (sweets)