pepper mill
Definition
Noun: A pepper mill is a kitchen utensil, specifically a hand-operated or electric grinder, designed to crush dried peppercorns into fresh ground pepper. It consists of a container for the peppercorns and a grinding mechanism, usually with an adjustable setting to control the coarseness of the grind.
Usage
A pepper mill is used to season food with freshly ground black, white, or mixed peppercorns. It is commonly found on dining tables and in kitchens.
Examples
- Noun:
- Could you please pass the pepper mill? I'd like some fresh pepper on my salad.
- She twisted the top of the wooden pepper mill to grind pepper over the pasta.
- A good pepper mill is an essential tool for any serious cook.
Advanced Usage
- "to refill a pepper mill": The action of adding new peppercorns to the mill's container.
- It's time to refill the pepper mill; it's almost empty.
Variants and Related Words
Pepper grinder: A direct synonym for pepper mill.
- This ceramic pepper grinder matches the salt cellar.
Salt mill: A similar device used for grinding coarse salt, often designed as a matching pair with a pepper mill.
- The set included a pepper mill and a salt mill.
Synonyms
- Pepper grinder: The most common synonym.
- Pepper shaker: A related but different item; a shaker dispenses pre-ground pepper, while a mill grinds whole peppercorns.
Related Phrases
- "freshly ground pepper": The product made by using a pepper mill, often emphasized in recipes and dining.
- The recipe calls for a teaspoon of freshly ground pepper.
Noun
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a mill for grinding pepper
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