cubeb

noun

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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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