The Collaborative International Dictionary
mint camphor
menthol \men"thol\, n. [Mentha + -ol.] (Chem.) A white, crystalline, aromatic substance ( C10H20O) resembling camphor, extracted from oil of peppermint ( Mentha); -- called also mint camphor or peppermint camphor. It has the peculiar effect on skin and membranes of making them feel cool, and is used in liqueurs, confections, cigarettes, cough drops and perfumes, among other things.