pepper
pep-per
verb
To hit or cover something with a rapid succession of small objects.
"The wall was peppered with bullet holes."
noun
A pungent spice, ground from dried berries, used to flavour food.
"Add a pinch of black pepper to the soup."
noun
A hollow, often colourful fruit, eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable.
"Slice the red pepper for the salad."
verb
To season food with pepper.
"Pepper the steak before grilling it."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: common pepper, Piper nigrum, white pepper, Madagascar pepper, black pepper, capsicum pepper plant, capsicum, peppercorn, pelt