pepperpot
pepperpot Lexical Profile
pepperpot Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A rich, spicy meat stew originating in the Caribbean and Guyana, traditionally flavored with hot peppers, cinnamon, and cassareep (a thick syrup made from bitter cassava root).
"The family gathered on Christmas morning to enjoy homemade bread dipped into a steaming bowl of Guyanese pepperpot."
American A thick, spicy soup originating in Philadelphia, made from beef tripe, vegetables, and herbs, and seasoned heavily with peppercorns.
"During the harsh winter months, the colonial tavern served hot bowls of Philadelphia pepperpot to warm the travelers."
British A small container with a perforated top used at the dining table for sprinkling ground pepper onto food.
"She reached across the tablecloth for the silver pepperpot to season her roasted potatoes."