• Peppercorn

    Full definition of peppercorn

    Noun

    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
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