Peppercorn
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɛpəkɔːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Peppercorn is a noun meaning The seeds of the pepper plant Piper nigrum, commonly used as a spice, usually ground or crushed.
Meaning
The seeds of the pepper plant Piper nigrum, commonly used as a spice, usually ground or crushed.
More Meanings
- A small, insignificant quantity; a whit or jot.
Example Sentences
A 75 ¢ book must look 40 ¢ better to the distributor and wholesaler, because if one peppercorn of doubt that people will pay 75 ¢ for the book gets thrown into the distribution mill, the books may never leave their cartons […]
Word Forms
- peppercorns
Synonyms for peppercorn
Depending on context, synonyms include pepper.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pepper, peppergrass, peppadew, piper, peppernut, pepperoncino.
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