peppernut

See also: pepper nut

English

Etymology 1

pepper +‎ nut

Alternative forms

• pepper nut

Noun

peppernut (plural peppernuts)

Roasted peppernuts.

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

Synonyms

• bay nut

Etymology 2

Calque of German Pfeffernüsse.

Noun

peppernut (plural peppernuts)

1. A pfeffernuss/pfeffernusse (gingerbread biscuit).