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mint vs peppermint candy

peppermint candy vs mint

mint and peppermint candy both are nouns.

mint is an adjective but peppermint candy is not an adjective.

mint is a verb but peppermint candy is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mint Yes Yes Yes No
peppermint candy Yes No No No
As nouns, peppermint candy is a hyponym of mint; that is, peppermint candy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mint:
  • mint: a candy that is flavored with a mint oil
  • peppermint candy: a candy flavored with peppermint oil
Other hyponyms of mint include peppermint.
mint (noun) peppermint candy (noun)
a plant where money is coined by authority of the government a candy flavored with peppermint oil
a candy that is flavored with a mint oil
the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied
any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers
any member of the mint family of plants
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
mint (adjective) peppermint candy (adjective)
as if new
mint (verb) peppermint candy (verb)
form by stamping, punching, or printing
Difference between mint and peppermint candy

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