Philadelphia pepper pot

noun

1. pepper pot ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Philadelphia pepper pot¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Some of the most satisfying of all supersoups are American: New England chowders, Louisiana gumbo, Philadelphia pepper pot, California cioppino, for which Ivens has traditional prescriptions.

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Mrs. Scranton, who sensibly has not parked her own corset, in June will initiate Republican outlanders into the joys of Philadelphia pepper pot, the shock of scrapple at breakfast.

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Philadelphia pepper pot, fresh salmon.

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