1pep·per 
/ˈpɛpɚ/ noun
plural pep·pers /ˈpɛpɚ/ noun 1 [noncount] : a food seasoning that is made by grinding the dried berries of an Indian plant along with their hard, black covers : black pepper
▪ Please pass the salt and pepper. ▪ freshly ground pepper — see also cayenne pepper, salt-and-pepper, white pepper 2 [count] : a hollow vegetable that is usually red, green, or yellow and that is eaten raw or cooked
▪ The steak was served with peppers and onions. ▪ Be careful handling hot peppers. — see color picture; see also bell pepper, green pepper, red pepper, sweet pepper
▪ Please pass the salt and pepper. ▪ freshly ground pepper — see also cayenne pepper, salt-and-pepper, white pepper
▪ The steak was served with peppers and onions. ▪ Be careful handling hot peppers. — see color picture; see also bell pepper, green pepper, red pepper, sweet pepper
