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peppercorn Synonyms
Another word for peppercorn
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• noun (Context 1)
The dried, berry-like fruit of the climbing vine Piper nigrum, used whole or ground as a pungent culinary spice.
Usage Example
"She crushed a few black peppercorns in the mortar to season the steak before grilling it."
Strongest
pepper
• noun (Context 2)
A nominally small, insignificant payment or amount, often used in common law to establish a legally binding contract.
Usage Example
"The community center leases the historic building from the municipal government for a mere pittance."
Strong
pittance
trifle
Weak
token
Opposites of peppercorn
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fortune
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Peppercorn. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/peppercorn