Pfefferkorn — meaning in English

English meaning

• peppercorn noun The seeds of the pepper plant Piper nigrum, commonly used as a spice, usually ground or crushed.

Senses

Pfefferkorn is used for these senses in English:

• peppercorn The seeds of the pepper plant Piper nigrum, commonly used as a spice, usually ground or crushed.

peppercorn — full definition

1. noun The seeds of the pepper plant Piper nigrum, commonly used as a spice, usually ground or crushed.
2. noun A small, insignificant quantity; a whit or jot.
3. noun A nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract.