English Explanatory Dictionary

pink peppercorn

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The fruit of Schinus molle (and occasionally Schinus terebinthifolia), which is used as a spice similar to pepper.

Word forms

pink peppercorn pink peppercorns

Etymology

From the color and resemblance to pepper. (They are not true peppercorns.)

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