black pepper

American  

noun

1. a hot, sharp condiment prepared from the dried berries of a tropical vine, Piper nigrum.

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black pepper British  

noun

1. a pungent condiment made by grinding the dried unripe berries, together with their black husks, of the pepper plant Piper nigrum

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Example Sentences

Black pepper and I aren't best pals, but I do tend to add a few cranks when I'm roasting.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2023

"Black pepper as a spice is something that's so often overlooked," said Sana Javeri Kadri, founder of equitable spice company Diaspora Co.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2022

Black pepper, vanilla, curry powder, chili powder, soy sauce, garlic, MSG and sriracha.

From Washington Post • Jun. 2, 2019

Black pepper, chili and salt are the seasonings of choice at the neighborhood trattorias to which Romans are fiercely loyal.

From New York Times • Jan. 13, 2010

INGREDIENTS.—16 eggs, 1 quart of vinegar, 1/2 oz. of Black pepper, 1/2 oz. of Jamaica pepper, 1/2 oz. of ginger.

From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)