pepperlike
Having piquant heat
Resembling pepper in taste, appearance, or effect—typically describing a sharp, pungent, or spicy quality: The arugula had a pepperlike bite.
Often used for foods or sensations that aren't actually pepper but evoke its characteristics.
Sharply strong-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- stingingCausing sharp pain
penetrating · harsh · keen · brisk · nippy · zingy · tangy · acidic
Chili heat compound
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- cayennePungent red spice
- jalapenoPungent Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
sriracha · heat · zing · fiery · burning · scorching · sizzling · blazing
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
stinging · penetrating · harsh · keen · brisk · nippy · zingy · tangy · acidic · hot
capsaicin
Chili heat compound
habanero · sriracha · heat · zing · fiery · burning · scorching · sizzling · blazing · searing
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- redolentSmelling strongly of something
whiff · bouquet · earthy · woodsy · musky · herbal · spiced · warm · piquant · heady
peppermill
Device for grinding peppercorns
pepper, peppery, peppermint, black pepper, hot pepper, red pepper, chili pepper, peppering, bell pepper