peppernut

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English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

pepper +‎ nut

Alternative forms[edit]

Noun[edit]

peppernut (plural peppernuts)

Roasted peppernuts.
  1. The edible fruit of a pepperwood tree (California laurel).
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Etymology 2[edit]

Calque of German Pfeffernüsse.

Noun[edit]

peppernut (plural peppernuts)

  1. A pfeffernuss/pfeffernusse (gingerbread biscuit).
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