Peppercorn (Noun)
Meaning
Pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She added a pinch of peppercorn to her homemade sauce to give it an extra kick of flavor.
- The chef ground the peppercorns into a fine powder before adding them to the dish for added depth of flavor.
- A few whole peppercorns were added to the pot of stew for an aromatic flavor that simmered all day.
- To season the chicken, she sprinkled a pinch of freshly ground peppercorns over the top before baking.
- A single peppercorn was all that was needed to flavor the entire bottle of homemade hot sauce.