cubeb

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cu·beb | \ 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

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Recent Examples on the Web That’s rounded out with an unusual bite of cubeb pepper (a type of peppercorn) and grains of paradise (the seeds from a plant in the same family as ginger). — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, "Cooking with Paul: Harvested or bought too many herbs? Here’s how to store them to extend their lives," 13 June 2020 In the end, my list was short and solid: blood orange, Spanish lemon (not to be confused with Egyptian lemon, which was less smoky), rosemary—a warhorse of the gin trade, and none the worse for that—and cubeb pepper. — Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, "The Intoxicating History of Gin," 2 Dec. 2019 For Salt & Straw's take on the dish, the blood is mixed with cinnamon, cilantro, cubeb pepper, and brandy to create a warm, salty dessert. — Andrea Park, Teen Vogue, "Salt & Straw Debuts "Dracula's Blood Pudding" Ice Cream Made With Real Blood," 4 Oct. 2018 In the attempt to conjure a return to nature, Mr. Sercarz created a blend of flavors that includes a wild mint grown in his father’s olive grove in Galilee and Indonesian cubeb berries. — Christopher Bollen, WSJ, "Can You Capture Nostalgia in a Bottle of Gin?," 26 July 2017

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cubeb

noun

cu·beb | \ ˈkyü-ˌbeb

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