Cubebs

/ˈkjuːbebz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cubeb; multiple cubeb berries or preparations made from the cubeb plant.

Etymology

From cubeb + -s (English plural suffix). Follows standard pluralization rules for nouns borrowed from other languages.

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The spice trade history of cubebs is fascinating—they were so popular that they were a major trading commodity, but they mostly disappeared from Western cuisine by the 20th century. Today they're making a comeback with chefs rediscovering forgotten historical spices!

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