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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A cyclic monoterpene alcohol; the major component of the essential oil of peppermint; used in pharmaceutical preparations as an antitussive and antipruritic agent, as a nasal decongestant, and in menthol cigarettes. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint wordnet
3. 3
   A menthol cigarette. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

anestheticbalmchloroformether

Example

More examples

"I like the crisp taste of menthol cigarettes."

Etymology

From Latin mentha (“mint”) + -ol.

Related phrases

essential oilmenthol cigarette

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