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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Each consonant cracks like a peppercorn between the teeth.
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Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
The second-cheapest sears my throat; the most expensive one cools me down with the fruity chill of peppercorns.
—Clara Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
Indeed, the dishes pair perfectly with the alcohol; the peppercorns and bright chilis are sharp, clarifying shots to the head.
—Clara Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
Folding in the pasta, butter, and a bunch of grated cheese creates a velvety texture, begging to be topped with scallions, more ground peppercorns, and even more cheese.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2024
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Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2024
The second-cheapest sears my throat; the most expensive one cools me down with the fruity chill of peppercorns.
—Clara Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
Indeed, the dishes pair perfectly with the alcohol; the peppercorns and bright chilis are sharp, clarifying shots to the head.
—Clara Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Aug. 2024
Folding in the pasta, butter, and a bunch of grated cheese creates a velvety texture, begging to be topped with scallions, more ground peppercorns, and even more cheese.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Peppercorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppercorn. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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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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