Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A hot or peppery quality.
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- noun The quality of being
peppery .
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- noun a hot spiciness
Etymologies
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Examples
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This dressing works superbly as a counterbalance to the arugula's pepperiness, which is mellowed out by the nuttiness of bean sprouts.
Posh Guy Food Shaun 2006
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Although attractive in its distinct pepperiness, unlike vintage port, which is only made in the very best years, it doesn't improve with bottle age.
A Nation Passing On the Port William Lyons 2011
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After trying out both spring onions and parsley I decide that the subtler flavour of chives works better: the hot pepperiness of both ingredients is a distraction from the soothing, salty potatoey-ness of the dish.
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Tasting notes: The mildest of the lot; along with a light gingery pepperiness, the ale has great lemon and apple flavors, with gentle carbonation.
The Spice Is Right Emily Kaiser Thelin 2011
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Gwyneth also sticks in anchovies far too strong and tops her vongole with basil, which similarly confuses the tastebuds – the sharp pepperiness of flat-leaf parsley is a better foil for the flavours beneath.
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Gwyneth also sticks in anchovies far too strong and tops her vongole with basil, which similarly confuses the tastebuds – the sharp pepperiness of flat-leaf parsley is a better foil for the flavours beneath.
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Ginger cake demands both the pepperiness of the dried form, and the "zing" of the fresh root for absolute perfection.
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For instance, she used to pair a Cane and Ebel Rye Ale from Two Brothers Brewing Co. in Warrenville, Ill., for a dish of pork sausage with mushrooms, onion, bacon and lentils at DBGB Kitchen and Bar, where she once worked, because the beer has "a pepperiness that tasted like a quick grind of black pepper."
The Art of Picking the Perfect Beer for a Meal Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan 2011
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After trying out both spring onions and parsley I decide that the subtler flavour of chives works better: the hot pepperiness of both ingredients is a distraction from the soothing, salty potatoey-ness of the dish.
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At their best, these wines exude a soft, plummy, silky character, with notes of violets, spices and a gentle pepperiness.
Vintage Bargain-Hunting Will Lyons 2011
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