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pepper

/ˈpɛpər/ noun · British & US
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What does pepper mean?

noun

A sweet or hot, usually small, round fruit of the pepper plant, often used as a spice or seasoning. A device for applying a fine powder, especially pepper, to food.

Example

"She added a generous amount of pepper to the soup."

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