Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The ash obtained by burning the pits or stones of olives. It is used as an adulterant for ground pepper. Also called
poivrette .
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Examples
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I can picture myself sitting on the step eating a popsicle if they sold them, or a pepperette, or maybe a hunk of cheese.
Great Guelph Photos and Cool Blog Links by Creative Guelphites 2009
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I can picture myself sitting on the step eating a popsicle if they sold them, or a pepperette, or maybe a hunk of cheese.
Great Guelph Photos and Cool Blog Links by Creative Guelphites 2009
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