Indian long pepper; long pepper
Refers to the plant Piper longum and its spice; a less common pepper variety compared to black pepper.
Indian long pepper is a spice used in Indian cuisine.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; learners may encounter it in botanical texts.
Compound of 長 (naga, 'long') and 胡椒 (koshō, 'pepper'), describing the elongated shape of the spice.