peppery

Example Sentences

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Asked if he likes the peppery salad leaves, the champion, nicknamed the "Popeye of Watercress eating", said: "I don't mind a bit of it mixed in with something."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

The characters she has assembled have a peppery intrigue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

My go-tos are peppery arugula, baby spinach, bitter-but-beautiful radicchio, a good massaged kale or thin ribbons of collard greens.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

Nocellara is stunning in a citrus olive-oil cake, especially for Chanukah or any winter citrus moment; Hojiblanca brings a peppery lift to big crunchy salads with just a squeeze of lemon.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

A peppery cloud of flies hovered over the flopped arms and legs.

From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli