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She's a peppery, outspoken woman.
the author of several peppery diatribes on religious intolerance
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The palate is bold and energetic, with flavors of raw sugar cane, citrus oils, green banana, anise, saline minerality, and peppery spice.
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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
Its original name, aspabroc, reflects its delicate asparagus-like stems and the peppery and sweet florets on top.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Nasturtium plants themselves are edible, lending spicy, peppery flavor to salads.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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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
Its original name, aspabroc, reflects its delicate asparagus-like stems and the peppery and sweet florets on top.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Nasturtium plants themselves are edible, lending spicy, peppery flavor to salads.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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“Peppery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppery. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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peppery
adjective
pep·pery
ˈpep-(ə-)rē 
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