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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Place the harissa, ras el hanout, paprika and peppercorns into a bowl.
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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
In a 8-cup glass measuring cup combine lemon juice, orange juice, apple cider, maple syrup, kosher salt, sage, rosemary sprigs, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and garlic.
—Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
Staples: olive oil, onion salt and black peppercorns.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024
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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
In a 8-cup glass measuring cup combine lemon juice, orange juice, apple cider, maple syrup, kosher salt, sage, rosemary sprigs, black peppercorns, bay leaves, and garlic.
—Annie Krumhardt Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2024
Staples: olive oil, onion salt and black peppercorns.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 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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