java pepper

Thân thiện

A chef grinds java pepper into a simmering pot of soup.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A tropical southeast Asian shrubby vine bearing spicy berrylike fruits: "Java pepper" refers to a specific type of climbing plant native to Southeast Asia, known for producing small, pungent fruits that are used as a spice.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The chef sourced authentic java pepper for the traditional recipe.
  • Java pepper, with its unique heat, is a key ingredient in some regional cuisines.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: In botanical or culinary discussions, "java pepper" specifically denotes the plant , distinguishing it from other pepper varieties like black pepper ().
  • The study compared the essential oils of java pepper and black pepper.

Variants and Related Words

• Cubeb (n): Another common name for the java pepper plant or its dried, unripe fruit.

  • Cubeb is sometimes called "tailed pepper" due to the shape of its fruit.

• Piper cubeba (n): The scientific Latin name for the java pepper plant.

Synonyms

• Tailed pepper: Refers to the same spice, highlighting the small stem or "tail" attached to the dried berry.
• Cubeb pepper: A direct synonym combining the common name "cubeb" with "pepper".

Học thuật

Noun

1. tropical southeast Asian shrubby vine bearing spicy berrylike fruits

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cubeb
• cubeb vine
• Java pepper
• Piper cubeba