peppery
Example Sentences
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Often smeared on hot buttered toast, it tastes like a fishy, peppery paté, befitting the mock Latin name Osborn gave to it, Patum Peperium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 1, 2026
Asked if he likes the peppery salad leaves, the champion, nicknamed the "Popeye of Watercress eating", said: "I don't mind a bit of it mixed in with something."
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
The characters she has assembled have a peppery intrigue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Their lineup includes Rumi, a robust and peppery variety; Nabali, smooth and gently fruity; and Jenin, a heritage blend from farms surrounding the city of Jenin.
From Salon ● Dec. 4, 2025
The tea was always too hot, always burned my tongue, and if lunch was something peppery, my raw tongue suffered.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
