Definition of "pepperiness" []

• The quality of being peppery. (noun)

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• "This dressing works superbly as a counterbalance to the arugula's pepperiness, which is mellowed out by the nuttiness of bean sprouts."
• "Ginger cake demands both the pepperiness of the dried form, and the "zing" of the fresh root for absolute perfection."
• "After trying out both spring onions and parsley I decide that the subtler flavour of chives works better: the hot pepperiness of both ingredients is a distraction from the soothing, salty potatoey-ness of the dish."