black pepper
nounUK /ˌblæk ˈpep.ər/
US /ˌblæk ˈpep.ɚ/
Black pepper is a dark spice made from crushed peppercorns that makes food taste a little hot.
She put black pepper on her eggs.
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2. The dried, whole berries of the pepper plant before they are ground.
The recipe calls for freshly cracked black pepper.
3. A common table condiment paired with salt.
Please pass the salt and black pepper.
4. A plant whose fruit is used to make the spice.
Black pepper grows on a vine in warm places.