noun🔗Share胡椒の実The 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. "スープに胡椒の実を加えて、よりスパイシーな風味にしました。plantfoodagriculturesubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareわずかな量、名目上の対価A 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. "彼らは、法的要件を満たしながら、古い車を息子にわずかな対価で売ることに同意し、事実上彼に贈り物として与えた。lawbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading