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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
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
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