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menthol

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men=thol

CIDE DICTIONARY

mentholn. [Mentha + -ol.].
     A white, crystalline, aromatic substance (C10H20O) resembling camphor, extracted from oil of peppermint (Mentha); -- called also mint camphor or peppermint camphor. It has the peculiar effect on skin and membranes of making them feel cool, and is used in liqueurs, confections, cigarettes, cough drops and perfumes, among other things.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

menthol, n. a mint-tasting organic alcohol found in oil of peppermint etc., used as a flavouring and to relieve local pain.

Etymology
G f. L mentha MINT(1)

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