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pep·per
 pepper
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- pronunciation:
- pe
p
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a spicy condiment obtained from the dried, esp. black berries of any of various tropical vines of the East Indies.
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| definition 2: |
the plant that produces this berry, or any of various related plants.
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| definition 3: |
any of various fleshy, podlike fruits that vary in size, shape, color, and sweetness, and that include the pimiento and the green and red bell peppers.
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| definition 4: |
the woody tropical plant from which this fruit comes.
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| definition 5: |
any of a number of condiments made from the spicier varieties of this fruit, such as chili or cayenne pepper.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
peppers, peppering, peppered |
| definition 1: |
to season or dot with pepper.
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| definition 2: |
to enliven by adding bits of humor or interesting information.
He peppered his speech with references to the president. |
| definition 3: |
to pelt or hit with small objects.
- similar words:
- hail
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| related words: |
bombard, season |
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