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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Both types of peppercorn will add a savory and bright flavor and aroma to any dish.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
In late 2022, scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California shot nearly 200 lasers at a cylinder holding a fuel capsule the size of a peppercorn, in the world’s first successful experiment to generate a net gain of fusion energy.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 19 Sep. 2024
The berries, which resemble oversized peppercorns, are harvested while still green, then fermented and dried to develop their signature warm, spicy flavor.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Countries such as Indonesia are expanding their exports of peppercorns in a bid to increase revenue.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024
In late 2022, scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California shot nearly 200 lasers at a cylinder holding a fuel capsule the size of a peppercorn, in the world’s first successful experiment to generate a net gain of fusion energy.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN, 19 Sep. 2024
The berries, which resemble oversized peppercorns, are harvested while still green, then fermented and dried to develop their signature warm, spicy flavor.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Countries such as Indonesia are expanding their exports of peppercorns in a bid to increase revenue.
—Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 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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