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peppercorn
[pep-er-kawrn]
noun
the berry of the pepper plant, Piper nigrum, dried and used as a condiment, in pickling, etc.
anything very small or insignificant.
adjective
(of hair) growing in tight spirals.
peppercorn
/ ˈɛəˌɔː /
noun
the small dried berry of the pepper plant ( Piper nigrum )
something trifling
Other 51Թ Forms
- peppercornish adjective
- peppercorny adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of peppercorn1
Example Sentences
The man I speak to is definitely still Heston - obsessing over the perfect peppercorn ratio - but now he's calm, focused, and self-aware.
If you’re looking for more variety, you can try pickling strawberries with thyme, peppercorns and vinegar.
An interesting part of the process, too, is learning fruit that I didn’t know about, like loquats and pink peppercorn.
Tenderloin and mushrooms with coriander and peppercorn crust.
Some have the delicate crunch of fried sesame seeds, garlic or crushed peanuts, or the mouth-numbing tingle of Sichuan peppercorns.
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