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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white pepper

Grüner Veltliner’s relatively high acidity, herbal-fruity profile and signature white pepper notes help it pair with everything from barbecue to mole to sashimi to pad thai to fried chicken.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026

A pinch of cayenne, maybe, or a dash of white pepper, just to keep things lively.

From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2025

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

In a medium bowl, stir together the soy sauce, ginger, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, the sesame oil, garlic and 1 teaspoon white pepper until the sugar dissolves.

From Washington Times ● May 11, 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