Hot Pepper (Noun)
Meaning 1
Plant bearing very hot medium-sized oblong red peppers; grown principally in the Gulf Coast states for production of hot sauce.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
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Meaning 2
Any of various pungent capsicum fruits.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The chef added a diced hot pepper to the stir-fry for an extra kick of flavor.
- She carefully sliced the hot pepper and added it to the salsa for a spicy twist.
- The hot pepper plant in the garden was producing an abundance of vibrant red fruit.
- He couldn't handle the heat of the hot pepper and reached for a glass of milk to cool down.
- The recipe called for a single hot pepper to be seeded and chopped before adding it to the soup.