Peppermint camphor. (Chem.) Same as Menthol. -- Peppermint tree (Bot.),
a name given to several Australian species of gum tree (Eucalyptus
amygdalina, E. piperita, E. odorata, etc.) which have hard and durable
wood, and yield an essential oil.
Pep"per*wort` (?), n. (Bot.) See Peppergrass.
Pep"per*y (?), a. 1. Of or pertaining to pepper; having the qualities
of pepper; hot; pungent.