PEPPER Meaning and
Definition
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Pepper is a noun that refers to a pungent and aromatic spice derived from the dried berries of a tropical climbing vine, scientifically known as Piper nigrum. It is an essential ingredient used in culinary arts worldwide to add flavor and spice to various dishes.
The term "pepper" can also be used to describe the dried fruit or berries of other plants that resemble the true pepper. For example, chili peppers, which belong to the genus Capsicum, are often referred to as peppers, characterized by their varying level of spiciness and heat.
In addition to its culinary use, pepper has been valued throughout history for its medicinal properties. It is known to aid digestion, stimulate appetite, and possess antimicrobial properties. Black pepper is often used in traditional remedies for treating indigestion, colds, respiratory issues, and even as an expectorant.
The term "pepper" can also be used as a verb, meaning to season or sprinkle food with ground pepper or other spices. This is commonly done using a pepper mill or a shaker with finely ground pepper.
Overall, pepper is a versatile and widely used spice that adds a distinct depth of flavor and heat to a wide range of dishes, making it an essential component in many diverse cuisines around the world.
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• A well-known pungent spice, much used as a seasoning when ground to a powder.
• To sprinkle with pepper; to pelt; to mangle or pierce with a number of missiles, as with shot.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of PEPPER
The word "pepper" originates from the Middle English word "pipere", which came from the Old English "pipor". This Old English term can be traced back to the Latin word "piper", which was derived from the Sanskrit word "pippali". It ultimately has its roots in the Dravidian language family, specifically the South Indian language Tamil, where the word for pepper is "pippali". From Tamil, the term spread to other languages such as Malayalam and Sanskrit before reaching Latin and eventually English.
Idioms with the word PEPPER
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pepper sm or sth with sth
The idiom "pepper sm or sth with sth" means to add or sprinkle something in large quantities onto someone or something. This can be used both in the literal sense of seasoning food with pepper, as well as in a figurative sense of adding or incorporating something into a conversation, writing, or an action.
Similar spelling words for PEPPER
- Papyri,
- pipra,
- paper-towel,
- piper,
- Touch-paper,
- BPR,
- paper-and-pencil,
- papery-skinned,
- Beaupere,
- pobre,
- sand-paper,
- paper-kite,
- paper-tiger,
- biopure,
- pipper,
- test-paper,
- babaar,
- paper-money,
- bibury,
- willson-piper,
- bayberry,
- pabir,
- rice-paper,
- BAPRI,
- fly-paper,
- biopower,
- paper-covered,
- writing-paper,
- tar-paper,
- party-pooper,
- paper-ruler,
- paparoa,
- Satin-paper,
- Sand-piper,
- paper-credit,
- E-BPR,
- popery,
- PIBOR,
- peprah,
- paper-skin,
- peiper,
- cherry-popper,
- paper-wrapped,
- e-paper,
- pawapuri,
- papeari,
- pieper,
- rock-paper-scissors,
- BUBOR,
- paper-coal,
- pepper-brand,
- biber,
- bopper,
- peppery,
- POPAR,
- bobber,
- PUBR,
- litmus-paper,
- Printing-paper,
- Paper-making,
- byberry,
- Baling-paper,
- N-PEBR,
- Mountain-pepper,
- Pepper-corn,
- Babara,
- scribbling-paper,
- gum-paper,
- Bebeeru,
- popper,
- brown-paper,
- Nepaul-paper,
- bebber,
- babur,
- bibiru,
- BUBR,
- oak-paper,
- Pepper-water,
- bubur,
- BYUPR,
- non-paper,
- poporo,
- plate-paper,
- pencil-and-paper,
- paper-hangings,
- beaupre,
- pad-paper,
- Pipere,
- rock-paper-scissors-lizard-spock,
- paper-mache,
- pooper-scooper,
- babri,
- term-paper,
- state-paper,
- white-paper,
- black-pepper,
- bober,
- beeper,
- construction-paper,
- peeper,
- bebearia,
- Babary,
- peifer,
- pober,
- pepper-vine,
- issue-paper,
- bubber,
- baber,
- pooper,
- pyper,
- Bieber,
- peffer,
- Pepper-cake,
- Bepraiae,
- paper-towel-lined,
- pebereau,
- hot-pepper,
- beber,
- babar,
- bebear,
- Peiffer,
- Glass-paper,
- paper-pusher,
- PEPER,
- voting-paper,
- Jamaica-pepper,
- pepper-mill,
- commercial-paper,
- wax-paper,
- PAPAR,
- ppbar,
- Pepper-wort,
- babra,
- teeny-bopper,
- Bibber,
- babbar,
- BIBRA,
- piperi,
- PEPERA,
- BPBIRA,
- buber,
- babor,
- peaberry,
- bopara,
- tripos-paper,
- tissue-paper,
- Babery,
- papery,
- position-paper,
- bush-popper,
- Bobbery,
- flock-paper,
- cayenne-pepper,
- red-pepper,
- paper-reed,
- piperia,
- bebury,
- goat-pepper,
- pauper,
- babayaro,
- PAPER-BOOK,
- beweeper,
- paper-lined,
- pepper-gingerbread,
- beypore,
- baburao,
- paper-hanger,
- paper-thin,
- wrapping-paper,
- crepe-paper,
- paper-stainer,
- bipara,
- paper-based,
- pepper-and-salt,
- BEAUPAIR,
- Bonnet-pepper,
- paper,
- papper,
- salt-and-pepper,
- Curcuma-paper,
- toilet-paper,
- paper-clip,
- wine-bibber,
- bepower,
- bebar.
Conjugate verb Pepper
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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pepper
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to pepper
PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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PAST PERFECT
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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SIMPLE PAST
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