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

In some instances, like a Bechamel-based sauce, I actually like using a ground white pepper, which has a softer, subtler note than the sometimes acrid black pepper.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2024

In a small bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar and ½ teaspoon white pepper; set aside.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2024

They are flavored with a unique blend of warm spices, including cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, aniseed, white pepper, coriander, ginger, cardamom and mace.

From Salon • Dec. 5, 2023

Traditionally, biscuits and gravy feature a smooth, white pepper gravy, often referred to as “sawmill gravy,” made with flour, butter, milk and sausage.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 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