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peppercorn

[ ˈpɛpərˌkɔːrn ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

spice

A dried berry of a climbing vine (Piper nigrum) native to India and Indonesia, used whole or ground as a spice in cooking. Peppercorns are known for their pungent flavor and are commonly used to season dishes.

Synonyms

black pepper, pepper, spice

Examples of usage

I prefer to grind fresh peppercorns for maximum flavor in my dishes.
The recipe calls for a pinch of cracked peppercorns for an extra kick.

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size

A small, hard seedlike fruit, especially that of a wild shrub of the buckwheat family.

Synonyms

fruit, granule, seed

Examples of usage

The chef sprinkled crushed peppercorns on top of the salad for added texture.
The peppercorns added a subtle crunch to the dish.

Translations

Translations of the word "peppercorn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grão de pimenta

🇮🇳 काली मिर्च का दाना

🇩🇪 Pfefferkorn

🇮🇩 lada biji

🇺🇦 перець горошок

🇵🇱 ziarno pieprzu

🇯🇵 コショウの実 (こしょうのみ)

🇫🇷 grain de poivre

🇪🇸 grano de pimienta

🇹🇷 karabiber tanesi

🇰🇷 후추 열매 (hu-chu yeol-mae)

🇸🇦 حبة فلفل (haba filfil)

🇨🇿 pepřový kulička

🇸🇰 koreninové zrno

🇨🇳 胡椒粒 (hújiāo lì)

🇸🇮 zrn popra

🇮🇸 piparkorn

🇰🇿 бұрыш дәні

🇬🇪 პილპილის მარცვალი (pilpilis marcvalli)

🇦🇿 istiot dənəsi

🇲🇽 grano de pimienta

Word origin

The word 'peppercorn' originated from the combination of 'pepper' and 'corn,' with 'corn' referring to a small hard particle or seed. Pepper has been used for thousands of years and was a highly prized spice in ancient times, often considered more valuable than gold. The peppercorn trade played a significant role in the history of commerce and led to the exploration of new trade routes. Today, peppercorns are a common spice found in kitchens around the world.