pepperette

== English == === Etymology === From pepper +‎ -ette. === Noun === pepperette (countable and uncountable, plural pepperettes) An adulterant added to ground peppercorns, made from ground olive pits. A small receptacle with a perforated top used for dispensing pepper or similar spices. Synonyms: pepper shaker, peppershaker, pepper pot A snack product made of meat spiced with hot pepper A mild small red capsicum. ==== Usage notes ==== The adulterant for ground peppercorns was originally a brand name that became genericized.