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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The spirit smells like hazelnuts and tastes like peppercorns.
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Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Add the guajillos, peppercorns, and coriander seeds and toast until fragrant, about 2 minutes, moving them constantly.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
His pepper sauce is more jus than cream, but plenty rich, with an avalanche of cognac and veal stock and plenty of both black and green peppercorns.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Place lemons, peppercorns, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick in Mason jar, and enough juice to immerse the lemons.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Add the guajillos, peppercorns, and coriander seeds and toast until fragrant, about 2 minutes, moving them constantly.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
His pepper sauce is more jus than cream, but plenty rich, with an avalanche of cognac and veal stock and plenty of both black and green peppercorns.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Place lemons, peppercorns, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick in Mason jar, and enough juice to immerse the lemons.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Peppercorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppercorn. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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