First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
cubeb
noun cu·beb \ˈkyü-ˌbeb\
Definition of CUBEB
: the dried unripe berry of a tropical shrub (Piper cubeba) of the pepper family that is used as a spice
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Origin of CUBEB
Middle English quibibe, cubebe, from Anglo-French quibibe, cubibe, from Medieval Latin cubeba, from dialect Arabic kubāba
Medical Dictionary
cubeb
noun cu·beb \ˈkyü-ˌbeb\
Medical Definition of CUBEB
: the dried unripe berry of a tropical shrub (Piper cubeba) of the pepper family that was formerly used medicinally when powdered for its effect on mucous membranes especially as a urinary antiseptic and to treat chronic bronchitis
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