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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While there are many variations on this drink, some popular ones include spiced with cinnamon, cloves and black pepper or doctored with a shot of espresso.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Mixed with those are notes of caramel, tobacco, caramelized brown sugar, and subtle but noticeable layers of baking spice and black pepper.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
Our recipe for chickpeas spotlights turmeric and a mixture of spices: garlic, curry powder and black pepper.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
The flavors showcase vanilla cream corn, black pepper, and butcher's paper.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Mixed with those are notes of caramel, tobacco, caramelized brown sugar, and subtle but noticeable layers of baking spice and black pepper.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
Our recipe for chickpeas spotlights turmeric and a mixture of spices: garlic, curry powder and black pepper.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
The flavors showcase vanilla cream corn, black pepper, and butcher's paper.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Black pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20pepper. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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