peppercorn

From Middle English peper corn; equivalent to Old English piporcorn, corresponding to pepper +‎ corn.

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈpɛpəkɔːn/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈpɛpɚkɔɹn/

peppercorn (plural peppercorns)

1. The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed.
2. A small, insignificant quantity; a nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract.

   peppercorn rent

• peppercorn rent

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  young peppercorn
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  Fruits of peppercorn
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  Dried peppercorn
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  varieties of peppercorn