Pepper ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pepper ( noun )

1. A widely cultivated plant, Piper nigrum, having spikes of small black berries that are ground to make a powder used as a seasoning.
2. A powder made from ground pepper berries, used as a seasoning.
3. A small, reddish-brown or black seed, used as a seasoning.

Origin:

From middle english pepper, from old english pipor, from latin piper, from greek πέπερι (péperi), from sanskrit पिप्पलि (pippali).

Examples:

1. He added pepper to the soup.
2. The steak was seasoned with salt and pepper.
3. I prefer black pepper to white pepper.

(As a verb)

Pepper ( verb )

1. A widely cultivated plant, Piper nigrum, having spikes of small black berries that are ground to make a powder used as a seasoning.
2. A powder made from ground pepper berries, used as a seasoning.
3. A small, reddish-brown or black seed, used as a seasoning.

Origin:

From middle english pepper, from old english pipor, from latin piper, from greek πέπερι (péperi), from sanskrit पिप्पलि (pippali).

Examples:

1. He added pepper to the soup.
2. The steak was seasoned with salt and pepper.
3. I prefer black pepper to white pepper.