peppernut

noun — 2 senses

peppernut

noun

Etymology From pepper + nut.

1

The edible fruit of a pepperwood tree (California laurel).

Synonyms
bay nut

peppernut

noun

Etymology Calque of German Pfeffernüsse.

1

A pfeffernuss/pfeffernusse (gingerbread biscuit).

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