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She's a peppery, outspoken woman.
the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance
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The pork is served over a bed of spaghetti tossed with fresh arugula, whose peppery bite adds a bright, fresh contrast.
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Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Its pine-like, peppery flavor is a good match for beans, meats, stews, and veggies.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
The palate is bold and energetic, with flavors of raw sugar cane, citrus oils, green banana, anise, saline minerality, and peppery spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Senior culinary producer Mallary Santucci praised a lightly peppery note, while associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield was delighted by the citrus peel.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
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Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Its pine-like, peppery flavor is a good match for beans, meats, stews, and veggies.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
The palate is bold and energetic, with flavors of raw sugar cane, citrus oils, green banana, anise, saline minerality, and peppery spice.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Senior culinary producer Mallary Santucci praised a lightly peppery note, while associate manager of audience strategy Carly Westerfield was delighted by the citrus peel.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppery. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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peppery
adjective
pep·pery
ˈpep-(ə-)rē 
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