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10 Language-to-English Dictionariespepe nero
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈpɛpe ˈnɛro
"La pasta cacio e pepe richiede molto pepe nero."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The dried pungent berry of a tropical climbing vine (Piper nigrum), used whole or ground as a spice.
"She seasoned the steak with freshly ground black pepper and sea salt." - 2
The plant itself that produces these berries.
"Black pepper grows as a woody vine in humid tropical climates."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term derives from Old English blæc (dark in color) combined with pepper, which traces back through Old French and Latin piper, ultimately borrowed from Sanskrit pippalī (berry or peppercorn). Historically traded as a precious spice along ancient routes, it became a foundational staple in global cuisine.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Black pepper" is said worldwide
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poivre noir
Transliteration: pwav nwaʁ
"Ajoutez une pincée de poivre noir à la soupe."
schwarzer Pfeffer
Transliteration: ˈʃvaʁtsɐ ˈp͡fɛfɐ
"Schwarzer Pfeffer verleiht dem Gericht eine scharfe Note."
pepe nero
Transliteration: ˈpɛpe ˈnɛro
"La pasta cacio e pepe richiede molto pepe nero."
pimienta negra
Transliteration: piˈmjenta ˈneɣɾa
"Me gusta la carne con un poco de pimienta negra."
pimenta-do-reino
Transliteration: piˈmẽtɐ du ˈʁejnu
"Polvilhe pimenta-do-reino sobre o frango."
काली मिर्च
Transliteration: kaali mirch
"सर्दियों में काली मिर्च की चाय बहुत फायदेमंद होती है।"
黑胡椒
Transliteration: hēihújiāo
"牛排上撒一点黑胡椒会更香。"
후추
Transliteration: huchu
"국물에 후추를 조금 넣으세요."
黒こしょう
Transliteration: kuro koshou
"サラダに黒こしょうを振りかけました。"
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