Equatorial vs Peppery - What's the difference?
equatorial | peppery | Related terms |
of, near, or relating to the equator
(astronomy) A kind of telescope mounted so as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the Earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known.
Having the taste of pepper.
Having a fiery temperament.
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Equatorial is a related term of peppery.
As adjectives the difference between equatorial and peppery
is that equatorial is equatorial while peppery is having the taste of pepper.equatorial
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- That plant is best suited to equatorial climates.
Derived terms
* Equatorial GuineaNoun
(en noun)peppery
English
Adjective
(er)- a peppery old Army major
- For I'm a peppery potentate, \ Who's little inclined his claim to bate, \ To fit the wit of a bit of a chit, \ And that's the long and the short of it!
