2. Adjective. Speckled. ¹
3. Verb. (past of pepper) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Peppered
1. pepper [v] - See also: pepper
Lexicographical Neighbors of Peppered
Literary usage of Peppered
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by Anna Lorraine Guthrie, Marion A. Knight, H.W. Wilson Company, Estella E. Painter (1920)
"... and government Montague, William peppered Conflicts of reason and sense.
Philos R 28: 295-301 My '19 Montaigne, Michel Eyquem de Montaigne. LP Smith. ..."
2. Variation in Animals and Plants by Horace Middleton Vernon (1903)
"... fertility of type forms in certain plants—Evolution in the peppered moth—Parallel
variation—Importance of mathematical treatment of variation. ..."
3. The Story of Two Wars: An Illustrated History of Our War with Spain and Our by Henry Benajah Russell, Redfield Proctor (1899)
"... Warships Open Fire--Taking Zapote Bridge — peppered by Filipino Sharpshooters —
Brave Leaders of the Brave — Insurgents Massing Their Forces—They Intend ..."
4. Variations in Animals and Plants by Horace Middleton Vernon (1902)
"... fertility of type forms in certain plants—Evolution in the peppered moth—Parallel
variation—Importance of mathematical treatment of variation. ..."
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