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Webster 1913 Edition
Peppercorn
Pep′per-cornˊ
,Noun.
1.
A dried berry of the black pepper (
Piper nigrum
). 2.
Anything insignificant; a particle.
Definition 2024
peppercorn
peppercorn
English
Noun
peppercorn (plural peppercorns)
- The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed.
- A small, insignificant quantity; a nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract.
Translations
the seeds of the plant Piper nigrum
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Derived terms
See also
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young peppercorn
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Fruits of peppercorn
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Dried peppercorn
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varieties of peppercorn