hot pepper
The term 'hot pepper' refers to a variety of chili peppers known for their spiciness, commonly used in culinary applications to add heat to dishes.
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Definition
B1Culinary
(common)A type of chili pepper used in cooking to add a spicy flavor to dishes.
Example
- She added some hot pepper to the sauce to give it an extra kick.
B2Botany
(technical)A fruit from plants in the Capsicum genus, known for its pungency due to capsaicin.
Example
- The Capsicum annuum species includes several types of hot pepper.
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