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Peppered: meaning, definitions and examples

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peppered

 

[ หˆpษ›pษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cooking style

Peppered typically refers to the act of seasoning food with ground pepper, often used in cooking to add flavor and heat. It can also describe the process of adding pepper to a dish just before serving to enhance its taste. In culinary contexts, being 'peppered' can result in a balanced mix of flavors in various dishes, such as meats and vegetables. The term may also be used metaphorically to indicate something that is scattered or distributed among other elements.

Synonyms

dusted, seasoned, spiced, sprinkled.

Examples of usage

  • She peppered the steak with black pepper before grilling.
  • The chef advised to pepper the salad lightly.
  • He peppered his speech with humorous anecdotes.
  • The artist's work was peppered with vibrant colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "peppered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pimentado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคฒเฅ€ เคฎเคฟเคฐเฅเคš เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pfeffrig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbumbu lada

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ั‡ะตะฝะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przyprawiony pieprzem

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒกๆค’ใ‚’ๆŒฏใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poivrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pimentado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baharatlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„์ถ”๊ฐ€ ๋ฟŒ๋ ค์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุจูŽุฎู‘ูŽุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pepล™ovรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ korenenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ’’่ƒกๆค’็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poprovan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pipar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑั€ั‹ัˆั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒแƒ•แƒ˜แƒกแƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ istiqlal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pimentado

Etymology

The word 'peppered' is derived from the noun 'pepper,' which originates from the Latin word 'piper.' This Latin term transitioned into Old French as 'poivre' before evolving into the modern English 'pepper.' Historically, pepper has been a valuable spice, traded across centuries, and was once known as 'black gold' due to its high demand and cost. Its use in cooking dates back thousands of years, with ancient civilizations recognizing the importance of seasoning food for flavor and preservation. The verb form 'pepper' initially referred to the act of applying pepper, and its usage broadened over time to encompass various forms of sprinkling or adding elements to a dish or context. The diverse applications of the term have allowed it to permeate culinary language as well as colloquial expressions, thus solidifying its place in the English vocabulary.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,770, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.