English Explanatory Dictionary

white pepper

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A spice consisting of the light-colored seed of the black pepper fruit without the dark-colored pulp and skin. Used as a spice in light colored foods such as cream sauces.

Word forms

white pepper white peppers

Etymology

From Middle English whyte peper, equivalent to white + pepper.

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