white pepper

noun

: a spice that consists of the dried fruit of the black pepper (Piper nigrum) ground after the black husk has been removed

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Ground white pepper: For a mild peppery heat while remaining unnoticed in the mashed potatoes. Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 With water, a bit of salinity is teased out, followed by baked pear with cinnamon, a touch of white pepper, green melon and a hint of wood smoke. Chris Perugini, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Subtle spice from the rye cuts through the fruit, offering balance with notes of cinnamon and white pepper. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Especially for recipes that call for a small amount, say, ½ teaspoon or a pinch, feel free to substitute black pepper for white pepper or white pepper for black. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for white pepper 

Word History

First Known Use

1528, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of white pepper was in 1528

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“White pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20pepper. Accessed 26 Nov. 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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