pepper

Speech parts

1. pepper - Noun

2. pepper - Verb

3. Pepper - Proper noun

Meaning

A well-known, pungently aromatic condiment, the dried berry, either whole or powdered, of the Piper nigrum.

The plant which yields pepper, an East Indian woody climber (Piper nigrum), with ovate leaves and apetalous flowers in spikes opposite the leaves. The berries are red when ripe. Also, by extension, any one of the several hundred species of the genus Piper, widely dispersed throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the earth.

Any plant of the genus Capsicum, and its fruit; red pepper; as, the bell pepper.

To sprinkle or season with pepper.

Figuratively: To shower shot or other missiles, or blows, upon; to pelt; to fill with shot, or cover with bruises or wounds.

To fire numerous shots (at).

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

capsicum pelt chili peppercorn bell pepper black pepper white pepper attack dot scatter spice seasoning bombard speckle sprinkle
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Antonyms

mass wash guard bucket pelt whiten
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Hypernyms

spice flavoring seasoning bush berry vine

Hyponyms

cayenne pimento bell pepper paprika jalapeno black pepper

Phrases with the word

Spanish pepper Scotch bonnet pepper Pepper syndrome Ashanti pepper true pepper sweet pepper plant

Derivatives

peppered peppering

Examples

pelt the speaker with questions Source: Internet

pepper the soup Source: Internet

Adapon, Joy p. 10 However, the basis of the diet is still corn and beans, with chile pepper as a seasoning, as they are complementary foods. Source: Internet

A: Black pepper helps to improve the bioavailability of turmeric within the body. Source: Internet

According to the individual who posted the video, Chicago police officers deployed pepper spray into the crowd of protesters surrounding the statue. Source: Internet

After getting caught, Arjun used pepper spray on the policemen but could not succeed after which he smeared faeces all over his body. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Peppard pepped pepped up pepper anthracnose pepper ball pepper box