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cubeb

noun
cu·​beb | \ ˈkyü-ˌbeb How to pronounce cubeb (audio) \

Definition of cubeb

: the dried unripe berry of a tropical shrub (Piper cubeba) of the pepper family that is used as a spice

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 For Salt & Straw's take on the dish, the blood is mixed with cinnamon, cilantro, cubeb pepper, and brandy to create a warm, salty dessert. — Andrea Park, Teen Vogue, "Salt & Straw Debuts "Dracula's Blood Pudding" Ice Cream Made With Real Blood," 4 Oct. 2018 In the attempt to conjure a return to nature, Mr. Sercarz created a blend of flavors that includes a wild mint grown in his father’s olive grove in Galilee and Indonesian cubeb berries. — Christopher Bollen, WSJ, "Can You Capture Nostalgia in a Bottle of Gin?," 26 July 2017

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First Known Use of cubeb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for cubeb

Middle English quibibe, cubebe, from Anglo-French quibibe, cubibe, from Medieval Latin cubeba, from dialect Arabic kubāba

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cubeb

noun
cu·​beb | \ ˈkyü-ˌbeb How to pronounce cubeb (audio) \

Medical Definition of cubeb

: the dried unripe berry of a tropical shrub (Piper cubeba) of the pepper family that was formerly used medicinally when powdered for its effect on mucous membranes especially as a urinary antiseptic and to treat chronic bronchitis

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