noun
- plural of wintergreen; evergreen plants of the heath family, especially those that retain their leaves through winter
- plural of wintergreen; mint-flavored candies or lozenges with a distinctive cooling taste
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The forest floor was carpeted with wintergreens that stayed vibrant all season.
- She planted several wintergreens in her garden for year-round color.
- The candy store sold various flavors including wintergreens and peppermints.
- He always kept wintergreens in his pocket for fresh breath.
- The wintergreens provided a splash of green against the snowy landscape.
- Children enjoyed the strong flavor of wintergreens after dinner.