wintergreen
noun
win·ter·green
ˈwin-tər-ˌgrēn 
1
: any of a genus (Pyrola of the family Pyrolaceae, the wintergreen family) of evergreen perennial herbs (such as the shinleafs) that have basal leaves and racemose flowers
2
a
: any of a genus (Gaultheria) of evergreen plants of the heath family
especially
: a low creeping evergreen shrub (G. procumbens) of North America with white flowers and spicy red berries compare checkerberry
b(1)
: an essential oil from this plant
(2)
: the flavor of this oil
wintergreen lozenges
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The handmade cube contains all-natural menthol, wintergreen, and camphor.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
Cinnamon, clove, lemongrass, cassia, black pepper, and wintergreen all have the potential to irritate skin as well.
—Condé Nast, Allure, 5 Apr. 2018
These pouches come in popular flavors like wintergreen and cinnamon and are generally attractive to younger people who don’t understand the risks of nicotine.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 28 Nov. 2023
This spot-on flea treatment for dogs is made with all-natural ingredients, such as geraniol and wintergreen oil, which work together to repel fleas, ticks, and even mosquitoes.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2023
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2024
Cinnamon, clove, lemongrass, cassia, black pepper, and wintergreen all have the potential to irritate skin as well.
—Condé Nast, Allure, 5 Apr. 2018
These pouches come in popular flavors like wintergreen and cinnamon and are generally attractive to younger people who don’t understand the risks of nicotine.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 28 Nov. 2023
This spot-on flea treatment for dogs is made with all-natural ingredients, such as geraniol and wintergreen oil, which work together to repel fleas, ticks, and even mosquitoes.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2023
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wintergreen
noun
win·ter·green
ˈwint-ər-ˌgrēn
1
a
: a low evergreen plant of the heath family with white bell-shaped flowers and spicy red berries
called also checkerberry
b
: an oil from the wintergreen or its flavor
2
: any of several plants related to the wintergreen
Medical Definition
wintergreen
noun
win·ter·green
ˈwint-ər-ˌgrēn
1
: any plant of the genus Gaultheria
especially
: a low evergreen plant (G. procumbens) with white flowers and spicy red berries
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