pepperette

noun pepperettes

1. countable, uncountable An adulterant added to ground peppercorns, made from ground olive pits. In opening up the case for the prosecution Mr. Sadler stated that the pepper was found by the analyst (Dr. Campbell Brown) to contain 7 percent, of pepperette; and he was proceeding to refer to Mr. Kotzian, the manufacturer of the substance, when Mr. FirmiDger objected, and the objection was sustain
2. countable, uncountable A small receptacle with a perforated top used for dispensing pepper or similar spices. The idea is also applied to spices, such as ginger, mace, cinnamon, nutmeg, mixed spice, &c., a household box of pepperettes, containing six assorted spices of the best quality, costing 1s. 3d.

   Similar: pepper shaker, peppershaker, pepper pot

3. countable, uncountable A snack product made of meat spiced with hot pepper Out of the case, the meat case across the back of the store which had pepperettes, bologna, cold cuts, cheeses, steaks, chops, hams, all sorts of items.
4. countable, uncountable A mild small red capsicum. Gently fry the tomatoes in olive oil and put the pepperette in whole.