Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun menthol

2 senses of menthol

Sense 1
menthol -- (a crystalline compound that has the cool and minty taste and odor that occurs naturally in peppermint oil; used as a flavoring and in medicine to relieve itching, pain, and nasal congestion)
       => compound, chemical compound -- ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)

Sense 2
menthol -- (a lotion containing menthol which gives it the smell of mint)
       => lotion, application -- (liquid preparation having a soothing or antiseptic or medicinal action when applied to the skin; "a lotion for dry skin")