noun
- the small dried berry of the pepper plant, used as a spice
- a very small amount, especially a nominal rent payment
Usage: legal; British
Examples
- She ground fresh peppercorns over the steak.
- The recipe calls for whole black peppercorns.
- Green peppercorns have a milder flavor than black ones.
- The tenant pays a peppercorn rent of one dollar per year.
- The lease was granted for a peppercorn to ensure legal validity.
- Pink peppercorns are actually dried berries from a different plant.
- He cracked the peppercorns with the side of his knife.