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Meaning of "hot pepper" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HOT PEPPER

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOT PEPPER

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Hot pepper is a noun.
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WHAT DOES HOT PEPPER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hot pepper

Chili pepper

The chili pepper is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, members of the nightshade family, Solanaceae. In Britain, Australia, New Zealand, India, Malaysia and other Asian countries, the word "pepper" is usually omitted. The substances that give chili peppers their intensity when ingested or applied topically are capsaicin and several related chemicals, collectively called capsaicinoids. Chili peppers originated in the Americas. After the Columbian Exchange, many cultivars of chili pepper spread across the world, used in both food and medicine. Chilies were brought to Asia by Portuguese navigators during the 16th century. India is the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of chili peppers. Guntur in Andhra Pradesh produces 30% of all the chilies produced in India, and the state of Andhra Pradesh as a whole contributes 75% of India's chili exports.

Definition of hot pepper in the English dictionary

The definition of hot pepper in the dictionary is any of several varieties of the pepper Capsicum frutescens, esp chilli pepper. Other definition of hot pepper is the pungent usually small fruit of any of these plants.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE HOT PEPPER

alligator pepper
bell pepper
bepepper
bird pepper
black pepper
cayenne pepper
green pepper
Guinea pepper
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white pepper

Synonyms and antonyms of hot pepper in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «hot pepper» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOT PEPPER

Find out the translation of hot pepper to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hot pepper from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hot pepper» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

辣椒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pimiento picante
570 millions of speakers

English

hot pepper
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

गर्म मिर्च
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفلفل الحار
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

острый перец
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pimenta
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঝাল মরিচ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

piment
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lada panas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Paprika
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

唐辛子
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고추
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lada panas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ớt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காரமான மிளகு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गरम मिरची
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

acı biber
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

peperoncino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ostra papryka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

гострий перець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ardei iute
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

καυτερή πιπεριά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

warm peper
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

peppar
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hot pepper
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hot pepper

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOT PEPPER»

The term «hot pepper» is very widely used and occupies the 13.275 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOT PEPPER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hot pepper

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOT PEPPER»

Discover the use of hot pepper in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hot pepper and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Battle of the Red Hot Pepper Weenies: And Other Warped ...
A latest collection of offbeat and fantastical tales by the author of Invasion of the Road Weenies finds a family Thanksgiving meal interrupted by vengeful turkeys, a princess meeting a pea-brained suitor, and a battle between two weenies ...
David Lubar, 2009
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Amber and the Hot Pepper Jelly (NE)
Meet the Teen Queen of Shyness!
Karen McCombie, 2011
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Vegetables
People suffering from a flu experience relief by consuming hot pepper. It is said that regular consumption is beneficial for vascular conditions and against haemorrhoids, varicose veins, anorexia and liver congestion. An infusion of mature fruits ...
G. J. H. Grubben, 2004
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Grow Your Own Jalapenos and Super Hot Peppers in Containers
Grow your own Jalapenos, Habaneros, ghost chillies and more in containers with this clear, step-by-step ebook. Everything, from germinating your pepper seeds to winterizing your plants, is included.
Dominica Esperanza, 2012
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Gardener to Gardener
There's no need to apply the hot pepper powder heavily. Simply walk down the rows and shake the pepper container lightly as you go. Or make a hot-pepper spray by combining 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper with 6 drops of dish detergent ...
Fern Marshall Bradley, 2002
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Weekly World News
CONSTIPATION: One cup hot pepper tea daily as needed. • STOMACH ULCERS : In the case of one man, three cups of spicy, hot pepper tea taken daily banished the pain and eventually cured him completely. • HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ...
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Food Culture in the Caribbean
If a whole chili is used in a dish like a soup — where a whole chili is placed in a pot and gives the broth flavor — it should be removed from the dish before it bursts or the exposure of the dish to the hot pepper seeds may impart too much spice ...
Lynn Marie Houston, 2005
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A Hot Pepper Corn: Richard Baxter's Doctrine of ...
As one of his antagonists, John Crandon, put it: "If we magnifie one grain of our own pepper to that height that we make it a part of that righteousness by which to stand at Gods tribunall this one grain will sink us down to hell, so hot a ...
Hans Boersma, 2003
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The South American Table: The Flavor and Soul of Authentic ...
I HOT PEPPER SALSA : TUST AS SALT AND p E p p E R appear on most dinner tables in the United States, a bowl of I aji is found on tables in most South American countries. Just add a little aji to soups, stews, meats, or cebiches to give a ...
Maria Baez Kijac, 2003
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Hot Pepper Production Manual for Trinidad and Tobago: An ...
This manual, intended to provide guidelines to the hot pepper producers of Trinidad and Tobago, is an output of the project entitled "Improving the hot pepper industry of Trinidad and Tobago.
Herman Adams, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOT PEPPER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hot pepper is used in the context of the following news items.
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Face-Me-Face-Trouble: Hairdresser in court for pouring hot pepper
An hairdresser in Lagos has been arrested for pouring hot pepper water on her neighbour. Published: 3 minutes ago; Isaac Dachen. Print; eMail · Hot pepper ... «Pulse Nigeria, Jul 15»
2
Sauces for summer - Illinois Times
Ground hot pepper OR hot pepper flakes to taste, optional • Freshly ground black pepper to taste • Fresh lemon juice to taste • Salt to taste, if ... «Illinois Times, Jul 15»
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How Scotty Owens built a lineup of award-winning sauces | Food …
When using a hot pepper like a ghost pepper, they get it wrong so much. It's so easy to put fire in a bottle. With our sauce, you can tell what the ... «Detroit Metro Times, Jul 15»
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Hot Foods For Hot Days: 2 Spicy Summer Recipes | Here & Now
Kathy's Note: You can make this peanut butter-tahini sauce as spicy as you like with the addition of Sriracha (or your favorite hot pepper sauce) ... «Here And Now, Jul 15»
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Shane Brown Threatens To Sue Busy Signal... Says He Knew About …
Hot Pepper Entertainment (promoter) entered into a contractual agreement with Juke Boxx Bookings on April 9, 2013, to book several artistes ... «Urban Islandz, Jul 15»
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Table Talk: The fiery side of Korean cuisine -- Delightful Namu has it …
Grilled chicken is tossed with cabbage, onion, carrot, hot pepper flakes and chili paste and topped with mozzarella cheese. By Sam Laage ... «Monterey County Herald, Jul 15»
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Taste Test: Taverna Khione
If the carp flavor was intense, the htipiti — a smooth, spicy purée of feta and grilled hot pepper — exuded a Greek-grandmother quality. «Seven Days, Jul 15»
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The Great Walnut Creek Peach War
Thanks for the tip on the hot pepper spray. By the way, squirrels don't always clean up under the tree. I have thrown away many half-eaten ... «Marin Independent Journal, Jul 15»
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A light, flavourful summer meal: Recipes for chilled mango soup …
1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot pepper sauce 8 to 12 skinless chicken thighs. 1. To prepare sauce, combine all ingredients except chicken in a blender. «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
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Wild Card/Monday -- 7.13.15
The hot pepper plants aren't keeping up with them. So my plans of making salsa from my own tomatillo/hot pepper/cilantro plants might be a ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Hot pepper [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/hot-pepper>. Apr 2024 ».
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