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]