peppercorn

noun

pep·​per·​corn ˈpe-pər-ˌkȯrn How to pronounce peppercorn (audio)
: a dried berry of the black pepper

Examples of peppercorn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Use fresh fruit here instead of dried for the brandied cherries, to poach in Armagnac, orange liqueur, cinnamon, peppercorns and orange zest. Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2024 The restaurant incorporates these peppercorns into desserts, playing the smokiness off of pineapple, mangoes or passion fruit. Tinbete Ermyas, NPR, 3 June 2024 Staples: olive oil, egg, salt and black peppercorns. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024 Black peppercorns: Adds a peppery spice to the liquid. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for peppercorn 

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peppercorn was before the 12th century

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“Peppercorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppercorn. Accessed 12 Jun. 2024.

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peppercorn

noun
pep·​per·​corn ˈpep-ər-ˌkȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce peppercorn (audio)
: a dried berry of the black pepper
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