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| candy |
a confection made with sugar or other sweetener, usu. with flavorings such as chocolate or peppermint and fillings such as nuts. [1/5 definitions] |
| menthol |
an alcohol derived from peppermint oils or produced synthetically, used in scents and flavorings, in cigarettes, and esp. in medications for its soothing effect on irritated mucous membranes. |
| mint1 |
any of a variety of aromatic plants often cultivated as a source of fragrant oils for flavorings such as peppermint or spearmint. [1/2 definitions] |
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