noun
- Plural of horsemint; any of various aromatic plants of the mint family, especially those with a strong or peppery flavor.
Usage: Usually used in plural form; Refers to plants in genera such as Mentha and Lycopus
Examples
- The garden was filled with horsemints that attracted bees and butterflies.
- Horsemints grow wild in many parts of North America and Europe.
- She dried the horsemints to use in herbal tea.
- The strong scent of horsemints filled the meadow.
- Horsemints are often used in traditional folk remedies.