au poivre

American  

[oh pwa-vr^uh] / oʊ ˈpwa vrə /

adjective

French Cooking.

1. spiced with peppercorns or ground black pepper.

   steak au poivre.

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Etymology

Origin of au poivre

< French: with pepper

Example Sentences

Towers of onion rings stacked high, bone-in rib-eyes, bubbling pots of lobster mac and cheese, fries and meats drowning in au poivre.

From Los Angeles Times

Across cities like New York and London, that tradition has evolved into a modern kind of “rustic luxe”: homey duck confit and steak au poivre served under soft lighting and mismatched furniture.

From Salon

“You’ll be late for your dinner. It’s Gala Night in the mouse dining saloon. There’ll be confetti, flaming pudding, and three cheeses: a boursin au poivre, a pecorino Romano, and an Emmenthaler—that’s the one with the ’oles.

From Literature

It pairs fabulously with a peppery creamy Au Poivre sauce!

From Salon

Cabbage au poivre — brilliant!

From Salon