pepperidge

[ pep-er-ij ]
/ ˈpɛp ər ɪdʒ /

noun

sour gum.

Origin of pepperidge

First recorded in 1815–25; origin uncertain

Words nearby pepperidge

pepperbush, peppercorn, peppercorn rent, peppered moth, peppergrass, pepperidge, peppermint, peppermint camphor, peppermint spirit, pepperoni, pepperroot

Example sentences from the Web for pepperidge

  • Of course, I refer to the pepperidge, or tupelo, that nondescript among trees; for who ever saw two pepperidge-trees alike?

    Pastoral Days |William Hamilton Gibson

  • It iz az hard tew git an idee into him az it iz tew git a wedge into a pepperidge log.

    The Complete Works of Josh Billings |Henry W. Shaw