peperine Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pep"e*rine, Pep`e*ri"no noun (Also<

• Peperine
• Peperino

)

Etymology

It. peperino, L. piper pepper. So called on account of its color.

Definitions

1. (Geol.) A volcanic rock, formed by the cementing together of sand, scoria, cinders, etc.