pink peppercorn

Pink peppercorns (Schinus molle)

Meaning

Noun

  • The fruit of Schinus molle (and occasionally Schinus terebinthifolia (species)), which is used as a spice similar to pepper.

Origin

  • From the color and resemblance to pepper. (They are not true peppercorns.)

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