black pepper
noun
: a spice that consists of the dried fruit of an Indian vine (Piper nigrum) ground with the black husk still on
also
: the vine that yields black pepper see peppercorn compare white pepper
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On its own, the pastrami is tough and rubbery, with pockets of black pepper wherever there’s a bite with bark.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Gently transfer to a plate, and garnish with more black pepper, cheddar cheese, and herbs.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
The palate features cherry syrup with crème de cassis, black pepper, oak, and vanilla.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Turmeric and black pepper are popular spices used in cooking and traditional medicine.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
Gently transfer to a plate, and garnish with more black pepper, cheddar cheese, and herbs.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
The palate features cherry syrup with crème de cassis, black pepper, oak, and vanilla.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Turmeric and black pepper are popular spices used in cooking and traditional medicine.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for black pepper
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“Black pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20pepper. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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