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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Relic’s 2018 Petite Sirah is made from some of its older vines and has aromas of freshly ground black pepper, black currant, and black plum with soft tannins and flavors of dark chocolate, cinnamon, black raspberry, and cassis.
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025
The plant, part of the family that includes common black pepper, is sacred to the Maya for its healing properties.
—Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Stir in the sour cream and Worcestershire and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
—James Beard, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
John Liu garnishing black pepper lobster and yi mein with scallions.
—Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2025
The plant, part of the family that includes common black pepper, is sacred to the Maya for its healing properties.
—Gina Decaprio Vercesi, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Stir in the sour cream and Worcestershire and season to taste with salt and black pepper.
—James Beard, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025
John Liu garnishing black pepper lobster and yi mein with scallions.
—Elyse Inamine, Bon Appétit, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Black pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20pepper. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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