noun🔗ShareThe seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed."I added some peppercorns to the soup to give it a spicier flavor. "plantfoodagriculturesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small, insignificant quantity; a nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract."They agreed to sell the old car to their son for a few peppercorns, basically giving it to him as a gift while fulfilling the legal requirement of a sale. "lawbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
