Piper

n.	1.	See Pepper.
	1.	(Mus.) One who plays on a pipe, or the like, esp. on a bagpipe.
	2.	(Zool.) A common European gurnard (Trigla lyra), having a large head, with prominent nasal projection, and with large, sharp, opercular spines. To pay the piper to bear the cost, expense, or trouble.

Noun	1.	piper - someone who plays the bagpipe Synonyms: bagpiper
	2.	Piper - type genus of the Piperaceae: large genus of chiefly climbing tropical shrubs Synonyms: genus Piper

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