First Known Use: 1876
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menthol
noun men·thol \ˈmen-ˌthȯl, -ˌthōl\
: an oil made from mint that has a strong smell and that is used in candies, cigarettes, and especially medicines for sore throats
Full Definition of MENTHOL
1
: a crystalline alcohol C10H20O that occurs especially in mint oils and has the odor and cooling properties of peppermint
2
plural : mentholated cigarettes
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Origin of MENTHOL
German, ultimately from Latin mentha mint
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MENTHOL Defined for Kids
menthol
noun men·thol \ˈmen-ˌthȯl\
Definition of MENTHOL for Kids
: a white crystalline soothing substance from oils of mint
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menthol
noun men·thol \ˈmen-ˌthȯl, -ˌthōl\
Medical Definition of MENTHOL
: a crystalline alcohol C10H20O that occurs especially in mint oils, has the odor and cooling properties of peppermint, and is used in flavoring and in medicine (as locally to relieve pain, itching, and nasal congestion)
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