Definition of peppercorn Peppercorn
pep•per•corn
We found 6 definitions of peppercorn from 4 different sources.
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What does peppercorn mean?
WordNet
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| peppercorn - pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground | ||
| pepper | ||
| flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts | ||
| common pepper, madagascar pepper, piper nigrum, black pepper, white pepper, pepper pepper that is ground from whole peppercorns with husks on | ||
| black pepper pepper that is ground from whole peppercorns with husks on | ||
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Wiktionary 
- peppercorn (Noun)
The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed. - peppercorn (Noun)
A small, insignificant quantity; a nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- peppercorn (n.)
A dried berry of the black pepper (Piper nigrum). - peppercorn (n.)
Anything insignificant; a particle.
Part of speech
🔤- peppercorn, noun, singular of peppercorns.
