peppernut

== English == === Etymology 1 === From pepper +‎ nut. ==== Alternative forms ==== pepper nut ==== Noun ==== peppernut (plural peppernuts) The edible fruit of a pepperwood tree (California laurel). ===== Synonyms ===== bay nut === Etymology 2 === Calque of German Pfeffernüsse. ==== Noun ==== peppernut (plural peppernuts) A pfeffernuss/pfeffernusse (gingerbread biscuit).