pip
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈpɪp// UK //pˈɪp// pip
n. a small seed found in fruits like apples, oranges, or grapes. You usually spit these out when eating.
n. a small, hard seed in a fleshy fruit. Often used in British English to refer to the seeds of citrus fruits, apples, and pears.
I accidentally swallowed an orange pip.
The chef carefully removed every pip from the lemon slices before adding them to the sauce.
While the flesh of the fruit is sweet and inviting, the bitter pips contain small amounts of cyanide-producing compounds as a natural defense mechanism.
Usage
Commonly used in British and Commonwealth English; American English speakers typically use 'seed' instead.