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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Other variations may include ginger, nutmeg, turmeric, cardamom, galangal, Mandarin orange peel, white or black peppercorns, and licorice root.
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Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
This candle combines pink peppercorns, citrus, and wood with the titular fragrances for a lodge-like aroma.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Typical ingredients include whole or ground spices (like cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, peppercorns), herb sprigs (like rosemary, thyme, bay leaves), fruit (citrus, cranberries, apples), and extracts (vanilla, almond).
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
In the stockpot, combine the turkey carcass, celery, carrot, onion, bay leaf and peppercorns.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Jampel, Bon Appétit, 13 Dec. 2024
This candle combines pink peppercorns, citrus, and wood with the titular fragrances for a lodge-like aroma.
—Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Typical ingredients include whole or ground spices (like cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, peppercorns), herb sprigs (like rosemary, thyme, bay leaves), fruit (citrus, cranberries, apples), and extracts (vanilla, almond).
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024
In the stockpot, combine the turkey carcass, celery, carrot, onion, bay leaf and peppercorns.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 26 Nov. 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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