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Piper Cubeba

Definition: Piper cubeba, commonly known as cubeb pepper or tailed pepper, is a plant belonging to the Piperaceae family. It is primarily used as a spice and for medicinal purposes.

Part of Speech:

Noun:

• A tropical climbing plant native to Java and Sumatra.
• The dried unripe berries of the cubeb plant, used as a culinary spice and for their medicinal properties.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Uses: Culinary and Medicinal

Sample Sentence 1: I added a pinch of ground piper cubeba to enhance the flavor of the curry.

Sample Sentence 2: The piper cubeba extract is known for its potential medicinal properties.

Sense 2:

Uses: Traditional and Ayurvedic Medicine

Sample Sentence 1: In Ayurvedic medicine, piper cubeba is believed to aid digestion and relieve stomach ailments.

Sample Sentence 2: The traditional medicine system of Java uses piper cubeba to treat respiratory infections.

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