Defn: A variety of edible seaweed (Laurencia pinnatifida) distinguished for its pungency. [Scot.] Lindley.
PEPPERER
Pep"per*er, n.
Defn: A grocer; — formerly so called because he sold pepper. [Obs.]
PEPPERGRASS Pep"per*grass`, n. (Bot.) (a) Any herb of the cruciferous genus Lepidium, especially the garden peppergrass, or garden cress, Lepidium sativum; — called also pepperwort. All the species have a pungent flavor. (b) The common pillwort of Europe (Pilularia globulifera). See Pillwort.
PEPPERIDGE
Pep"per*idge, n. Etym: [Cf. NL. berberis, E. barberry.] (Bot.)
Defn: A North American tree (Nyssa multiflora) with very tough wood, handsome oval polished leaves, and very acid berries, — the sour gum, or common tupelo. See Tupelo. [Written also piperidge and pipperidge.] Pepperidge bush (Bot.), the barberry.
PEPPERING
Pep"per*ing, a.
Defn: Hot; pungent; peppery. Swift.
PEPPERMINT
Pep"per*mint, n. Etym: [Pepper + mint.]
1. (Bot.)