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1. Spice derived from the dried fruit of Piper guineense; very similar to cubeb pepper but is much less bitter and has a fresher more herbaceous flavour.
   "Even in West Africa, Ashanti pepper is an expensive spice and is used sparingly."

1. A member of a nation and ethnic group of Akan origin found mainly in Ghana and Ivory Coast

Derived forms: Ashantis

Type of: genus Piper, Piper

Encyclopedia: Ashanti pepper