noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a peppercorn rent British English (= an extremely low rent )
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The colonel let us have the cottage for a peppercorn rent.
peppercorn rent
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
black
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Skim off any scum, then add six black peppercorns .
white
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The resulting white peppercorn is then dried.
■ NOUN
rent
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Fortunately the ground comes cheap, leased from the patron Lord Camrose on a peppercorn rent .
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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Add peppercorns, bay leaf, juniper berries, and wine, cover partially, and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Black peppercorns are the mature berries that are dried and have the most potent flavors.
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Gaperon is rounded in shape and made from skimmed milk or buttermilk and often flavoured with garlic or peppercorns.
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Plain mixed peppercorns make an excellent flavouring for venison.
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Remove from heat and add peppercorns and parsley.
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Skim off any scum, then add six black peppercorns.
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When the petals fall you can shake the heads and hear seeds rattling like peppercorns.
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White peppercorns are the black berries that have been soaked and the black husk removed.