cubeb
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noun \ˈkyü-ˌbeb\Definition of CUBEB
: the dried unripe berry of a tropical shrub (Piper cubeba) of the pepper family that is used as a spice
Origin of CUBEB
Middle English quibibe, cubebe, from Anglo-French quibibe, cubibe, from Medieval Latin cubeba, from dialect Arabic kubāba
First Known Use: 14th century
cu·beb
noun \ˈkyü-ˌbeb\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of CUBEB
: the dried unripe berry of a tropical shrub (Piper cubeba) of the pepper family that was formerly used medicinally when powdered for its effect on mucous membranes especially as a urinary antiseptic and to treat chronic bronchitis
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