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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPepper
/ˈpɛp.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A pungent, hot-tasting powder obtained from dried and ground peppercorns, used as a spice.
"Pass the salt and pepper, please."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old English pipor, which comes from Latin piper and ultimately from the Sanskrit pippalī (long pepper), reflecting ancient spice trade routes from South Asia to Europe. Over time, the term expanded from describing true black pepper to encompass New World capsicum varieties like bell peppers and chili peppers.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Pepper" is said worldwide
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poivre
Transliteration: poivre
"Ajoutez un peu de poivre à la soupe."
Pfeffer
Transliteration: Pfeffer
"Gib noch etwas Pfeffer an das Fleisch."
pepe
Transliteration: pepe
"A me piace molto il pepe sulla pasta."
pimienta
Transliteration: pimienta
"La sopa necesita más sal y pimienta."
pimenta
Transliteration: pimenta
"Coloque um pouco de pimenta no bife."
काली मिर्च
Transliteration: kaali mirch
"सूप में थोड़ी काली मिर्च डालें।"
胡椒
Transliteration: hújiāo
"请把胡椒递给我。"
후추
Transliteration: huchu
"스프에 후추를 좀 뿌려주세요."
胡椒
Transliteration: koshō
"スープに胡椒を少々加えます。"
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