Guinea Pepper (Noun)
Meaning 1
West African plant bearing pungent peppery seeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In many traditional West African dishes, the seeds of the guinea pepper plant are used as a spice to add flavor and heat.
- Guinea pepper seeds were also highly valued in ancient West African trade networks, often used as a form of currency.
- A popular condiment made from guinea pepper seeds is a staple in many Ghanaian households.
- The seeds of the guinea pepper plant have been used for centuries in traditional Yoruba medicine to treat various ailments.
- Fufu, a traditional West African dish made from cassava flour or plantains, is often served with a spicy sauce containing ground guinea pepper seeds.
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Meaning 2
Tropical west African evergreen tree bearing pungent aromatic seeds used as a condiment and in folk medicine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The guinea pepper seeds are highly valued in many West African countries for their culinary and medicinal properties.
- Guinea pepper is used to add flavor to various dishes in tropical West African cuisine.
- The tree that produces the guinea pepper seeds is an evergreen, retaining its leaves year-round in the region's warm climate.
- Guinea pepper seeds have been used for centuries in folk medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues.
- The aromatic seeds of the guinea pepper tree are also used as a spice in traditional West African cooking.