Bird Pepper (Noun)
Meaning
Plant bearing very small and very hot oblong red fruits; includes wild forms native to tropical America; thought to be ancestral to the sweet pepper and many hot peppers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Bird pepper plants grew abundantly in the tropical regions of Central America, where they were prized for their spicy flavor.
- The seeds of the bird pepper were carefully harvested and used to create even hotter hybrid peppers.
- In some parts of Mexico, bird pepper was used to add heat to traditional dishes like tacos and salsas.
- The fruit of the bird pepper was so small that it was often overlooked, but its intensity of flavor was undeniable.
- Bird pepper was also known as chile tepin, and was used by many Native American tribes for its medicinal and culinary properties.