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Meaning of "peppercorn" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PEPPERCORN

peppercorn  [ˈpɛpəˌkɔːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PEPPERCORN

noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Peppercorn is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PEPPERCORN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

peppercorn

Black pepper

Black pepper is a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit, which is usually dried and used as a spice and seasoning. The fruit, known as a peppercorn when dried, is approximately 5 millimetres in diameter, dark red when fully mature, and, like all drupes, contains a single seed. Peppercorns, and the ground pepper derived from them, may be described simply as pepper, or more precisely as black pepper, green pepper and white pepper. Black pepper is native to south India, and is extensively cultivated there and elsewhere in tropical regions. Currently Vietnam is the world's largest producer and exporter of pepper, producing 34% of the world's Piper nigrum crop as of 2008. Dried ground pepper has been used since antiquity for both its flavor and as a medicine. Black pepper is the world's most traded spice. It is one of the most common spices added to European cuisine and its descendants. The spiciness of black pepper is due to the chemical piperine, not to be confused with the capsaicin that gives fleshy peppers theirs. It is ubiquitous in the modern world as a seasoning, and is often paired with salt.

Definition of peppercorn in the English dictionary

The definition of peppercorn in the dictionary is the small dried berry of the pepper plant. Other definition of peppercorn is something trifling.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PEPPERCORN


amelcorn
ˈæməlˌkɔːn
barleycorn
ˈbɑːlɪˌkɔːn
broomcorn
ˈbruːmˌkɔːn
Capricorn
ˈkæprɪˌkɔːn
cavicorn
ˈkævɪˌkɔːn
clavicorn
ˈklævɪˌkɔːn
corn
kɔːn
eggcorn
ˈɛɡˌkɔːn
einkorn
ˈaɪnˌkɔːn
lamellicorn
ləˈmɛlɪˌkɔːn
leprechaun
ˈlɛprəˌkɔːn
longicorn
ˈlɒndʒɪˌkɔːn
mungcorn
ˈmʌŋˌkɔːn
naricorn
ˈneɪrɪˌkɔːn
popcorn
ˈpɒpˌkɔːn
Runcorn
ˈrʌŋˌkɔːn
serricorn
ˈsɛrɪˌkɔːn
tricorn
ˈtraɪˌkɔːn
unicorn
ˈjuːnɪˌkɔːn
wardcorn
ˈwɔːdˌkɔːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PEPPERCORN

pepper
pepper gas
pepper mill
pepper pot
pepper shaker
pepper spray
pepper tree
pepper-and-salt
pepperbox
peppercorn rent
peppercorny
peppered moth
pepperer
peppergrass
pepperidge
pepperiness
peppermint
pepperminty
pepperoni
peppertree

WORDS THAT END LIKE PEPPERCORN

bicorn
field corn
green corn
Guinea corn
Indian corn
John Barleycorn
kaffir corn
kafir corn
outscorn
pilcorn
scorn
seed corn
seed-corn
squirrel corn
sugar corn
sweet corn
tropic of Capricorn

Synonyms and antonyms of peppercorn in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «peppercorn» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PEPPERCORN

Find out the translation of peppercorn to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of peppercorn from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «peppercorn» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

胡椒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pimienta
570 millions of speakers

English

peppercorn
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

peppercorn
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفلفل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

перца
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pimenta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মরিচ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

grain de poivre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lada
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Pfefferkorn
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ペッパーコーン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

후추
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Peppercorn
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hạt tiêu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மிளகு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेपरकोर्न
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tane Karabiber
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

granello di pepe nero
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pieprz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

перцю
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

boabă de piper
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

peppercorn
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

peperkorrel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pepparkorn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

peppercorn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of peppercorn

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PEPPERCORN»

The term «peppercorn» is regularly used and occupies the 62.087 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PEPPERCORN» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «peppercorn» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «peppercorn» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about peppercorn

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PEPPERCORN»

Discover the use of peppercorn in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to peppercorn and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Peppercorn Woman
Throw it to the dogs!
Meg Hutchinson, 2002
2
Essentials of Contract Law
Adequacy of Consideration (the Peppercorn Theory of Contracts). The law of contracts does not concern itself with the size or value of the consideration. The court will not investigate whether the consideration sought by the offeror is " adequate ...
Phyllis Frey, Martin Frey, 2000
3
Organization Development and Change
Erica went on to discuss the pantry workers stating: The workers seemed to indicate a general belief that the management of All-American Dining, as well as the management at Peppercorn, doesn't really care about them. They mentioned how ...
Thomas Cummings, Christopher Worley, 2014
4
Amy Peppercorn: Out of Control
Could Ray Ray really end her dreams so easily? Through Adam's company PPM Amy has a chance to relaunch herself. Amy Peppercorn and the Static Cats tour Germany and then it's on to the American tour that Amy has longed for.
John Brindley, 2006
5
The Legal Observer, Or, Journal of Jurisprudence
Peppercorn never collected any money whatever, nor in any way. interfered in the affairs of the parish, nor delivered any accounts. Wood alone rendered his accounts, which were entered in the parish book and signed by Wood. At a vestry  ...
‎1832
6
Kenya Gazette
Premium Rent Acres Sh. Sh. Years From Thika 0-1122 A peppercorn 99 1-1-52 For the accommodation of a member of the if demanded grantee's staff. Nairobi 351-57 — A peppercorn 99 1-4-54 For high density housing. if demanded Kisumu ...
7
辣翻天
Brown peppercorn & oil 7EtK^S^aDSm • £im\\m.KlmW • Eltt^ffifS•E^Sichuan Peppercorn (0JllSSi)i) 0§ ! 7E^te^SMtffi^H . rfngftfOJS&lgiB , |§]Bf •Etl3fDI1:§§«-« • 5X2,7 - &«7 • SfWK*fl Besides those sources of spicy tastes mentioned above, ...
程安琪, 2008
8
Networks English 3
5. Peter. and. Uncle. Peppercorn. Peter is a young boy whose mind is always buzzing with questions. An elf takes him into a world of imagination. Does Peter find the answers to all his questions? "Oh, how I wish everybody would answer ...
Jayashree Arun
9
Colburn's New Monthly Magazine and Humorist
“ made his own uncle hang him. Did Mugs live there?” asked Peppercorn, as if he had now arrived at the climax of all mortal guilt. Hyacinth answered, in the same key of solemnity, “ Mugs lived there. He is to be seen” “ Well, there is one tenant ...
‎1837
10
NOTES AND QUERIES: MEDIUM OF INTER-COMMUNICATION FOR ...
much beloved, being the hero of many adventures in the Tom Thumb style. One day it so betided the old woman was boiling her broth, and Little Peppercorn, climbing up, tumbled into the seething cauldron, and was scalded to death.
‎1862

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PEPPERCORN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term peppercorn is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Washington patients pose nude for Calendar Girls-style photoshoot
Carol, who owns Peppercorn Coffee Shop in Houghton-le-Spring, said: “I'm lying on a scanner wearing a big necklace and brilliant pink ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
2
Fresh green peppercorns deliver subtle heat, and complexity
Bite into one, however, and you'll taste the heat, although it's not as intense as that of black peppercorn - which the green peppercorn turns into, ... «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
3
Travel: River deep, mountain high in Argentina
On a patio under a peppercorn tree we sat down to a lunch of tamales, cornmeal dumplings steamed in leaves and stuffed with spiced beef and ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
4
A thoughtful way of life
The garden is on a vacant piece of land where a house was removed some time ago, which Witt leases for a peppercorn rent. Along with many ... «Manawatu Standard, Jul 15»
5
M Cafe jazzes up Sunday brunch
From cilantro-crusted, fried garlic, and black peppercorn, these cheeses were a delight to eat with the "accessories"-- from dried fruits including ... «ABS CBN News, Jul 15»
6
Hungry Hunter Steakhouse
Matt Munoz on the whiskey peppercorn top sirloin: After hearing our server rave, I made sure to make room for the whiskey peppercorn top ... «The Bakersfield Californian, Jul 15»
7
2015 Taste of Hartford – Peppercorn's Grill
Dino Cialfi, the executive chef and owner of Peppercorn's Grill joined Erika in the kitchen to show off one of the dishes they are featuring this ... «FOX CT, Jul 15»
8
Steve Power: 'I'm cracking up over pepper'
If Steve was in charge, he would outlaw cracked black pepper give him a whole peppercorn any day. Catch Steve Power At Breakfast, Monday ... «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
9
Mark Hix recipes: Our chef's portable barbecue has opened up a …
Veal chopped steak with green peppercorn sauce. Serves 4. Ask your butcher to include about 20-30 per cent fat in the minced veal. If veal fat ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
10
Consumer Group Alleges Pepper Deception
McCormick & Company Inc. has been using about 25 percent less pepper and 20 percent less peppercorn in its familiar red and white ... «Courthouse News Service, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Peppercorn [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/peppercorn>. May 2024 ».
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