pepperettes

Noun

pepperette (countable and uncountable, plural pepperettes)

1. 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...1887, Chemist and Druggist: The Newsweekly for Pharmacy
2. 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.1892, Bazaar Exchange and Mart, and Journal of the Household

   Synonyms:

   pepper shaker, peppershaker, pepper pot

3. 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.1968, Records & Briefs
4. A mild small red capsicum.
   • Gently fry the tomatoes in olive oil and put the pepperette in whole.2002, Mietta O'Donnell, Mietta's Italian Family Recipes, page 106