white pepper

American  

noun

1. a condiment prepared from the husked dried berries of the pepper plant, used either whole or ground.

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white pepper British  

noun

1. a condiment, less pungent than black pepper, made from the husked dried beans of the pepper plant Piper nigrum, used either whole or ground

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Example Sentences

Then add garlic, thyme, white pepper, and salt, and cook another 2 minutes.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2024

The béchamel — the glorious, other-worldly white sauce in this recipe — is seasoned with a whisper of white pepper, nutmeg and a few other ingredients, all rounding out to complement this dish impeccably.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2023

In a blender, combine the water, miso, ginger, ⅓ cup of the almonds, the lime juice, mustard, honey and ½ teaspoon white pepper.

From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 2023

You add more leeks, carrots and celery to the simmering stock, then the barley and a touch of white pepper, and cook until everything is tender.

From Washington Post • Mar. 16, 2023

She placed fragments of cookies in the chili powder, salt, black and white pepper, chili flakes, and sulfur drawers.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton