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oil of wintergreen

noun phrase

Definition of oil of wintergreen

: the methyl ester of salicylic acid that is used as a flavoring and as a counterirritant

First Known Use of oil of wintergreen

circa 1850, in the meaning defined above

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oil of wintergreen

noun

Medical Definition of oil of wintergreen

: a preparation of methyl salicylate obtained by distilling the leaves of wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)

— called also gaultheria oil, wintergreen oil

— compare birch oil

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