black pepper
noun
: a spice that consists of the dried berry of an Indian vine ground with the black husk still on
also
: the plant (Piper nigrum) that yields black pepper
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The body poorly absorbs curcumin unless black pepper is added to it.
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Courtney Southwick, Health, 9 July 2024
As the name suggests, the first combines double the amount of bacon found on a typical Panera breakfast sandwich with American cheese and provolone on slices of black pepper focaccia.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
In a medium-size bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic, and black pepper.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
The last step in this recipe is to season the salad with freshly ground black pepper.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2024
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Courtney Southwick, Health, 9 July 2024
As the name suggests, the first combines double the amount of bacon found on a typical Panera breakfast sandwich with American cheese and provolone on slices of black pepper focaccia.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 26 June 2024
In a medium-size bowl, combine ground turkey, garlic, and black pepper.
—Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 June 2024
The last step in this recipe is to season the salad with freshly ground black pepper.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 June 2024
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“Black pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20pepper. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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