The term 'de menthe' is a French phrase meaning 'MINT'. It is commonly used to describe a variety of food and drink items, such as CREME de menthe, which is a liqueur made from peppermint oil and other flavorings. The crossword solutions for the term 'de menthe' are 'CREME' (5 letters) and 'cremes' (6 letters). CREME is a type of custard or cream-based dessert, while cremes are a type of pastry or cake. Both are often flavored with MINT, making them a perfect accompaniment to the liqueur CREME de menthe.