peppercorn

noun

pep·​per·​corn ˈpe-pər-ˌkȯrn How to pronounce peppercorn (audio)
plural peppercorns
: the small round fruit of the black pepper that is typically dried and ground as a spice

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Toast and grind Sichuan peppercorns, then blend with salt and other spices such as black pepper, garlic, ginger, and paprika. Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024 Blue Crab Cacio e Pepe features Fusilli calabrese, parmigiano reggiano, szechuan peppercorn. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Sign up Preheat the oven to 150 celsius / Gas Mark 2 Place the harissa, ras el hanout, paprika and peppercorns into a bowl. Rebekah Evans, theweek, 17 Oct. 2024 Glaze and Serve For glaze, in a small saucepan heat maple syrup, butter, orange zest, chipotle, and peppercorns until warm. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peppercorn 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peppercorn was before the 12th century

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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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