The dried, unripe berries (peppercorns) of the Piper nigrum plant which are commonly used as a spice and seasoning. They are either used whole, or in a ground or crushed form.
The plant Piper nigrum.
The seeds of the plant Piper nigrum. Commonly used as a spice, usually but not always ground or crushed.
A small, insignificant quantity; a whit or jot.
A nominal consideration used to satisfy the requirements for the creation of a legal contract.