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pepper

[pep-er] / ˈpɛp ər /














VERB
season
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
cook plain






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He remembers his little toy bank shaped like Pique, the anthropomorphic jalapeño pepper that was Mexico’s tournament mascot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“The headline shouldn’t be that Andy Kim has been pepper sprayed,” she told me.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Lalique salt and pepper grinders priced at £2,618.16 were bought in January 2020.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

To make, combine cottage cheese with garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, ground cumin, black pepper and a pinch of salt.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Finally the pepper bags made a wall, shoulder high.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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