California pepper tree
California pepper tree noun: a South American tree (Schinus molle) grown for its attractive weeping habit and colorful fruits, which are used as a spice called pink peppercorns.
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Noun
California pepper tree (usually uncountable, plural California pepper trees)
- A South American tree (Schinus molle) grown for its attractive weeping habit and colorful fruits, which are used as a spice called pink peppercorns.
- Synonyms:
- aroeira
Synonyms of California pepper tree
Forms of California pepper tree
| plural | California pepper trees |
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Origin of California pepper tree
From California + pepper tree: thought of as a California tree due to having been grown there for centuries, even though it isn't native.
Questions about California pepper tree
- What does California pepper tree mean?
- California pepper tree means a South American tree (Schinus molle) grown for its attractive weeping habit and colorful fruits, which are used as a spice called pink peppercorns.
- What part of speech is California pepper tree?
- California pepper tree is a noun.
- What is the plural of California pepper tree?
- The plural of California pepper tree is California pepper trees.
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