Sichuan pepper

Noun

Meaning

(countable, uncountable) The outer pod of the tiny fruit of a number of species in the genus Zanthoxylum widely grown and consumed in Asia as a spice. Not closely related to black pepper or to chilli peppers.

(uncountable) Spice made from this pod.

(countable) A plant producing the pods, Zanthoxylum

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Examples

And boy, did I get some numb lips, hello Sichuan pepper. Source: Internet

Using paper towels, pat the steak dry before grinding over with Sichuan pepper. Source: Internet

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