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black pepper

black pepper

Meaning of black pepper

A sharp spicy seasoning made from dried peppercorns.

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British English/ˈblæk ˈpɛpə/
American English/ˈblæk ˈpɛpər/
Russian transcription[ˈt͡ɕɵrnɨj ˈpʲerʲɪt͡s]
black pepper
black pepper - чёрный перец
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black pepper with Russian translation

black pepper usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Чёрный перец придаёт блюду остроту и пикантность.

Black pepper adds a pungent kick to the dish.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Не забудь посыпать салат свежемолотым чёрным перцем.

Don't forget to grind fresh black pepper over your salad.

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black pepper belongs to the topic "Greens and Herbs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

black pepperчёрный перец
appleяблоко
butterсливочное масло
chickenкурица
choppedрубленый
cookedприготовленный
frozenзамороженный

black pepper synonyms

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What's the difference between black pepper / ground black pepper / cracked black pepper / Tellicherry pepper / white pepper / green peppercorns

🇬🇧English
black pepper

The standard spice made from dried black peppercorns; general term.

B2Very Often

Add a pinch of black pepper to the soup.

Добавьте щепотку чёрного перца в суп.

G
🇬🇧English
ground black pepper

Black pepper in powdered form; same spice but different texture and faster aromatic release.

B2Often

I keep a jar of ground black pepper on the table.

Я держу баночку молотого чёрного перца на столе.

C
🇬🇧English
cracked black pepper

Coarsely crushed black peppercorns with larger pieces and a stronger burst of flavour; often used as a finishing spice.

B2Rarely

Sprinkle cracked black pepper over the salad for extra crunch.

Посыпьте салат крупно молотым чёрным перцем для дополнительной текстуры.

T
🇬🇧English
Tellicherry pepper

A named variety/grade of black pepper from the Tellicherry region in India; considered a premium, larger, more fragrant berry.

B2Very Rarely

Many chefs prefer Tellicherry pepper for its fuller aroma.

Многие шефы предпочитают перец Телличерри за более насыщенный аромат.

🇬🇧English

Same species as black pepper but processed to remove the outer layer; milder in appearance and sometimes flavor, used when color matters.

B2Often

White pepper is often used in cream sauces for a paler look.

Белый перец часто используют в сливочных соусах, чтобы они были светлее.

G
🇬🇧English
green peppercorns

Unripe peppercorns with a fresh, fruitier flavour; sold fresh, pickled, or dried and used in different culinary contexts.

B2Rarely

Green peppercorns in brine are a classic garnish for steak au poivre.

Зелёные горошины перца в рассоле — классическая добавка к стейку по-пуаровски.

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How to pronounce black pepper and what this word means

black pepper translation: чёрный перец. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce black pepper

/ˈblæk ˈpɛpə/

black pepper translation

чёрный перец

black pepper examples

Black pepper adds a pungent kick to the dish.

black pepper transcription

/ˈblæk ˈpɛpə/, /ˈblæk ˈpɛpər/

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black pepper meaning: what does it mean?

A sharp spicy seasoning made from dried peppercorns.

black pepper pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

black pepper is pronounced as /ˈblæk ˈpɛpə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

black pepper definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Black pepper adds a pungent kick to the dish. Translation: Чёрный перец придаёт блюду остроту и пикантность.

Is black pepper part of Greens and Herbs vocabulary?

Yes, black pepper (чёрный перец) can be learned in the Greens and Herbs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is black pepper part of Food vocabulary?

Yes, black pepper (чёрный перец) can be learned in the Food topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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