Definition of Peppercorn

1. Noun. Pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground.

Exact synonyms: Pepper
Generic synonyms: Flavorer, Flavoring, Flavourer, Flavouring, Seasoner, Seasoning
Specialized synonyms: Black Pepper, White Pepper
Group relationships: Black Pepper, Common Pepper, Madagascar Pepper, Pepper, Piper Nigrum, White Pepper
Derivative terms: Pepper, Peppery

Definition of Peppercorn

1. n. A dried berry of the black pepper (Piper nigrum).

Definition of Peppercorn

1. Noun. The seeds of the plant ''Piper nigrum''. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed. ¹

2. Noun. A small, insignificant quantity; a nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Peppercorn

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Peppercorn

pepper pot
pepper pots
pepper root
pepper sauce
pepper shaker
pepper shakers
pepper shrub
pepper spray
pepper steak
pepper syndrome
pepper tree
pepper vine
pepperbox
pepperboxes
pepperbrand
peppercorn (current term)
peppercorn rent
peppercorns
peppered
peppered steak
pepperer
pepperers
pepperidge
pepperidges
pepperier
pepperiest
pepperiness
pepperinesses

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