cubeb

cu·beb | \ ˈkyü-ˌbeb

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Definition of cubeb

: the dried unripe berry of a tropical shrub (Piper cubeba) of the pepper family that is used as a spice

Examples of cubeb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cubeb. Accessed 19 Feb. 2020.

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