peppercorn
noun
pep·per·corn
ˈpe-pər-ˌkȯrn 
plural peppercorns
: the small round fruit of the black pepper that is typically dried and ground as a spice
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His pepper sauce is more jus than cream, but plenty rich, with an avalanche of cognac and veal stock and plenty of both black and green peppercorns.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Place lemons, peppercorns, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick in Mason jar, and enough juice to immerse the lemons.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Spices such as cinnamon, peppercorns, and cumin—integral to pickling recipes—traveled vast distances, linking the culinary practices of the Mediterranean, India, and China.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
In a small pot, bring ½ cup of water to a boil, add the Sichuan peppercorns and star anise, then remove from the heat.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Place lemons, peppercorns, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick in Mason jar, and enough juice to immerse the lemons.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Spices such as cinnamon, peppercorns, and cumin—integral to pickling recipes—traveled vast distances, linking the culinary practices of the Mediterranean, India, and China.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
In a small pot, bring ½ cup of water to a boil, add the Sichuan peppercorns and star anise, then remove from the heat.
—Jen Lin-Liu, Saveur, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Peppercorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppercorn. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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peppercorn
noun
pep·per·corn
ˈpep-ər-ˌkȯ(ə)rn
: a dried berry of the black pepper
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