Latin. n. Pepper.
- n. (Mus.) One who plays on a pipe, or the like, esp. on a bagpipe. (Zool.) (a) A common European gurnard having a large head, with prominent nasal projection, and with large, sharp, opercular spines. (b) A sea urchin (Goniocidaris hystrix) having very long spines, native of both the American and European coasts. To pay the piper, to bear the cost, expense, or trouble.