black pepper

noun

1. a hot, sharp condiment prepared from the dried berries of a tropical vine, Piper nigrum.

black pepper

noun

1. a pungent condiment made by grinding the dried unripe berries, together with their black husks, of the pepper plant Piper nigrum

Example Sentences

Stir in the cheddar and 1/3 cup of each cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until the cheese melts.

From Seattle Times

And sweetened heat has long been a beloved flavor profile across cultures: Thai nam jim gai, sweet chili sauce; ancient Rome’s honey and black pepper wine; Central European gingersnaps; Nashville hot chicken.

From Seattle Times

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, the remaining tablespoon of sherry vinegar, Dijon mustard, dill, and black pepper.

From Salon

At the indoor spice market, the merchants arranged open crates with colored mounds of red saffron threads, yellow turmeric, purple sumac, blue salt, black pepper, brown sugar, and green dried sage.

From Literature

In the Roman Empire, custom taxes on spices, black pepper in particular, accounted for up to a third of the empire's annual income.

From Science Daily