bạc hà cay
Definition
- Noun:
- Peppermint: A hybrid mint plant (Mentha × piperita), a cross between watermint and spearmint, known for its strong, sharp, and cooling menthol flavor and aroma. It is widely used in food, beverages, medicine, and aromatherapy.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trà bạc hà cay rất thơm và giúp thư giãn. (Peppermint tea is very fragrant and helps with relaxation.)
- Tinh dầu bạc hà cay thường được dùng để làm thông mũi. (Peppermint essential oil is often used to clear nasal congestion.)
- Kẹo bạc hà cay có vị the mát. (Peppermint candy has a cool, sharp taste.)
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: Used to describe products or items flavored with or containing peppermint.
- Son dưỡng môi hương bạc hà cay. (Peppermint-flavored lip balm.)
- Kem đánh răng vị bạc hà cay. (Peppermint toothpaste.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bạc hà (Noun): Mint. A broader term that can refer to various plants in the genus, including spearmint ().
- Húng lủi (Noun): Spearmint (), another common type of mint with a sweeter, less intense flavor than peppermint.
Synonyms
- Peppermint: The direct and most common English equivalent.
- Mentha piperita: The scientific/Latin name for the plant.
Related Phrases / Compounds
- Tinh dầu bạc hà cay: Peppermint oil / Peppermint essential oil.
- Trà bạc hà cay: Peppermint tea.
- Kẹo bạc hà cay: Peppermint candy / Peppermint sweet.