[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A crystalline alkaloid obtained from pepper plants (especially black pepper and white pepper) which is used as an insecticide and to give pungency to brandy; 1-piperoylpiperidine, (OCH₂ O)H₃ C₆ —(CH)₄ —CO—NC₅ H₁₀.


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Origin:
early 19th century. From classical Latin piper pepper + -ine