chili pepper

/ˌtʃɪli ˌpɛpər/
/ˈtʃɪli ˈpɛpə/
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Other forms: chili peppers

Definitions of chili pepper
  1. noun
    plant bearing very hot and finely tapering long peppers; usually red
    synonyms: Capsicum annuum longum, cayenne, cayenne pepper, chilli pepper, jalapeno, long pepper
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    type of:
    capsicum, capsicum pepper plant, pepper
    any of various tropical plants of the genus Capsicum bearing peppers
  2. noun
    a very spicy pepper used in cooking that adds heat and strong flavor
    synonyms: chile, chili, chilli, chilly
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    types:
    jalapeno, jalapeno pepper
    hot green or red pepper of southwestern United States and Mexico
    cayenne, cayenne pepper
    a long and often twisted hot red pepper
    chipotle
    a ripe jalapeno pepper that is dried and used in cooking, originating in Mexico
    type of:
    hot pepper
    any of various pungent capsicum fruits
Pronunciation
US
/ˌtʃɪli ˌpɛpər/
UK
/ˈtʃɪli ˈpɛpə/
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