candy cane vs peppermint

candy cane

noun
  • An edible candy in the shape of a cane or staff, generally consumed during Christmas time and usually having a peppermint flavor. 

peppermint

noun
  • A confection containing extract of peppermint. 

  • A hybrid herb of the mint family (Mentha × piperita), formed by crossing watermint and spearmint, which has a high menthol content and a sharp flavor and is used in cooking, especially in herb teas and in confections. 

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