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

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

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2025

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

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2024

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

A quick marinade of fish sauce, soy sauce and white pepper seasons the chicken and helps brown the meat.

From Washington Times • May 2, 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