white pepper

noun

: a pungent condiment that consists of the fruit of a pepper plant (Piper nigrum) ground after the black husk has been removed

Examples of white pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pour over the rice and other ingredients in the bowl, add the white pepper, if using, and toss to coat evenly. Emily Horton, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Opened in the kitchen and dressed with Greek capers, white pepper and a delicious ladolemono- lemon olive oil sauce. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Instead there is a bit of spice combined with notes of grass, citrus, white pepper, thyme, and an almost savory character making this a very different expression from Clase Azul‘s previous mezcal releases. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024 Figure 2 pops with apricot, grapefruit, and white pepper, funky and unique- perfect for a love affair that is outside the box. Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024 In a small bowl, combine the remaining ¼ cup soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar and ½ teaspoon white pepper; set aside. Christopher Kimball, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2024 Season with ¼ teaspoon of the sea salt and ¼ teaspoon of the white pepper. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023 Sprinkle evenly with remaining 1½ teaspoons salt and remaining 1½ teaspoons white pepper. 4. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023 What makes this a distinctly Taiwanese dish is its double-fried crunch, produced by a batter of thick sweet potato starch, and its finishing seasoning of chili powder, ground white pepper, and shards of fried Thai basil. Clarissa Wei, Saveur, 30 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white pepper was in the 14th century

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“White pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20pepper. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

white pepper

noun
: a seasoning with a sharp flavor that is prepared by grinding the fruit of the Indian pepper after the black outer husk is removed

Medical Definition

white pepper

noun
: a condiment that consists of the fruit of an Indian plant of the genus Piper (P. nigrum) ground after the black husk has been removed

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