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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Sprinkle chicken evenly with black pepper and 2 1/2 teaspoons salt.
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Stir in flour, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and cayenne pepper until mixture is combined and thickened, 1 minute.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
This is a very floral whiskey, with an undercurrent of fruit and notes of menthol, licorice, ripe peach, caramel, vanilla, black pepper, and hot cinnamon on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
Add potatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
Stir in flour, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and cayenne pepper until mixture is combined and thickened, 1 minute.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025
This is a very floral whiskey, with an undercurrent of fruit and notes of menthol, licorice, ripe peach, caramel, vanilla, black pepper, and hot cinnamon on the palate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2025
Add potatoes, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Black pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20pepper. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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