black pepper
noun
: a spice that consists of the dried fruit of an Indian vine (Piper nigrum) ground with the black husk still on
also
: the vine that yields black pepper see peppercorn compare white pepper
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Add the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and the black pepper.
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Season generously with ground black pepper and mix well.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Blend it in a food processor with lemon juice, olive oil, fresh herbs, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and airy.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
There are also flavors like black pepper, Charleston Chew, Peanut M&Ms, vanilla soft serve, and ripe stone fruit on the palate, with the higher proof providing some heat on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
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Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Season generously with ground black pepper and mix well.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Blend it in a food processor with lemon juice, olive oil, fresh herbs, grated garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth and airy.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
There are also flavors like black pepper, Charleston Chew, Peanut M&Ms, vanilla soft serve, and ripe stone fruit on the palate, with the higher proof providing some heat on the finish.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 June 2026
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“Black pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20pepper. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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