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 At the opposite end — my end — is a martini variation of sake and shochu punctuated with dry vermouth, yuzu bitters and peppercorns. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024 Hamachi crudo served with ponzu, basil wasabi cream and pink peppercorns. The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2024 Meanwhile, in a molcajete or mortar and pestle, grind garlic and peppercorns into a smooth paste. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024 Make the beurre blanc: To a small pot over medium heat, add the peppercorns, lemon, shallot, and white wine. David Guas, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024 Add about 1 teaspoon peppercorns, the garlic, and herbs, and pour the cold water into the container and stir. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2024 Add oregano and peppercorns and saute for 1 to 2 minutes or until aromatic. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024 In the container of an electric blender, combine the onions, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom seeds, cloves, peppercorns, bay leaves, red pepper and 3 tablespoons water. Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 1 Mar. 2024 Add onion, garlic, black peppercorns and Morita chiles to pot and cover. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2024

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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 26 Apr. 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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