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spearmint

/ˈspɪəˌmɪnt/ /ˈspɪɹˌmɪnt/

Meanings
noun
Mentha spicata, A herb of the mint family, commonly used in herb tea, candy and to treat mild stomach ache.

Examples :

"Grandma added a spoonful of spearmint to her herbal tea, hoping it would ease her stomach ache. "
plant food medicine vegetable

Related Words

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stomach noun

/ˈstʌmək/

An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.

"My stomach rumbled loudly during lunch break; I was very hungry. "

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hoping verb

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

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added verb

[ˈad.əd] [ˈæɾ.əd]

To join or unite (e.g. one thing to another, or as several particulars) so as to increase the number, augment the quantity or enlarge the magnitude, or so as to form into one aggregate.

"She added sugar to her coffee to make it sweeter. "

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spoonful noun

/ˈspuːnfʊl/ /ˈspuːnˌfʊl/

The amount that a spoon will hold, either level or heaped.

"The recipe called for a spoonful of sugar. "

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grandma noun

/ˈɡɹænmɑː/

Grandmother

"My grandma always makes the best cookies. "

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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commonly adverb

/ˈkɒmənli/ /ˈkɑmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

"People commonly eat breakfast before going to school. "

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treat noun

/tɹiːt/

An entertainment, outing, food, drink, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.

"Here are some healthy Halloween treats for ghouls and witches of all ages."

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herb noun

/hɜːb/ /(h)ɝb/

Any green, leafy plant, or parts thereof, used to flavour or season food.

"My grandmother uses fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme to flavor her Sunday roast. "

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would noun

/wʊd/ /wəd/

Something that would happen, or would be the case, under different circumstances; a potentiality.

"A promotion at work would be a great reward for his hard work. "

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candy noun

/ˈkændi/

Edible, sweet-tasting confectionery containing sugar, or sometimes artificial sweeteners, and often flavored with fruit, chocolate, nuts, herbs and spices, or artificial flavors.

"My little sister loves to eat candy after dinner. "

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herbal noun

/ˈhɜːbəl/ /ˈɝbəl/

A manual of herbs and their medical uses

"The old herbal contained information about the medicinal properties of various plants. "