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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
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Season with Tapatio, nutmeg, salt and white pepper to taste.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
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
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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 17 Jun. 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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