hot pepper

noun

: any of various small and usually thin-walled capsicum fruits of marked pungency

also : a plant (especially a variant or cultivar of Capsicum annuum and C. frutescens) bearing hot peppers

Examples of hot pepper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pairing hot peppers with acidic ingredients, like lime juice or vinegar, or with dairy, can neutralize some of that jalapeño heat. —

Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2024 Birds are immune to the damaging effects of capsaicin, found in hot peppers. —

Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 1 Oct. 2024 Hot Peppers Many commercial squirrel repellents rely on cayenne and other hot pepper powders to repel squirrels. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024 Plant your own varieties of hot pepper plants and enjoy a squirrel-free summer and some tasty flavor enhancers for meals. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hot pepper

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