The word "pepper" has numerous synonyms, including the commonly used term "spice." Some other synonyms are "peppercorn," "capsicum," and "piper." Other synonyms for "pepper" may depend on the specific type of pepper being referred to, such as "black pepper," which can also be called "piper nigrum," or "red pepper," which can be referred to as "cayenne pepper." Other synonyms for pepper include "seasoning," "flavoring," "condiment," and "zest." While each synonym may have slightly different connotations, they all refer to the same basic ingredient used to add flavor to dishes.