Red Pepper (Noun)
Meaning 1
Ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- Red pepper was sprinkled liberally over the scrambled eggs for added flavor and heat.
- She carefully measured out a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to add to the recipe.
- The homemade pizza sauce had a kick to it thanks to the crushed red pepper.
- After years of living in Korea, she found she couldn't tolerate spicy foods without a sprinkle of red pepper on top.
- Red pepper adds a burst of flavor and heat to homemade hummus.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Very hot red peppers; usually long and thin; some very small.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.