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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, uncountable, usually
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History
From California + pepper tree: Thought of as a California tree due to having been grown there for centuries, even though it isn't native.
