piper

/'paipə/

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Word: Piper

Part of Speech: Noun

Basic Definition: The word "piper" can refer to two main things: 1. A person who plays the bagpipe, a musical instrument that makes a distinctive sound. 2. A type of plant in the Piperaceae family, which includes many climbing shrubs, like black pepper.

Usage Instructions:

• As a noun, "piper" can be used to describe either a musician or a plant.

Examples:

1. Musical Context:
   • "The piper played a beautiful tune at the wedding."
2. Botanical Context:
   • "The chef used fresh piper leaves in the recipe."

Advanced Usage:

In a more advanced context, "piper" can also describe someone who is skilled at a particular craft or art, especially in a way that captivates an audience, similar to how a piper captivates listeners with music.

Word Variants:

• Piping (noun): The act of playing the bagpipe.
• Piped (verb): The past tense of pipe, meaning to play a musical instrument or to convey something through a tube.

Different Meanings:

• Bagpiper: Specifically refers to someone who plays the bagpipe.
• Piper plant: Refers to plants in the Piperaceae family, which can be used for culinary or medicinal purposes.

Synonyms:

• For musician: Bagpiper, musician.
• For plant: Pepper plant (when referring to black pepper).

Related Idioms or Phrasal Verbs:

While "piper" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly associated with it, the phrase "the piper must be paid" is an idiom that means that one must face the consequences of their actions.

Summary:

"Piper" is a versatile word that refers to both a musician who plays the bagpipe and a type of climbing plant.

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Noun

1. type genus of the Piperaceae: large genus of chiefly climbing tropical shrubs
2. someone who plays the bagpipe

Synonyms

• Piper
• genus Piper
• bagpiper