English

Alternative forms

• pepper nut

Noun

peppernut ‎(plural peppernuts)

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

Synonyms

• bay nut

Etymology 2

Calque of German Pfeffernüsse.

Noun

peppernut ‎(plural peppernuts)

1. pfeffernusse (gingerbread biscuit)