red pepper

noun

1
: a mature red capsicum fruit (such as a sweet pepper or hot pepper)
2

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The Korean red pepper paste, gochujang, does the robust heavy-lifting. Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024 In a small bowl, combine the basil, Parmesan, Asiago, garlic, thyme, oregano, fennel seeds and red pepper flakes. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024 Combine rotisserie chicken, cucumber, red peppers, briny kalamata olives, and lettuce. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Unlike the fire-red modern version that’s flavored with gochujang (Korean red pepper paste), gungjung tteok-bokki was prepared by seasoning meat, vegetables and rice cakes in soy sauce and was considered a delicacy served to the king (hence its name). Regina Kim, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for red pepper 

Word History

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of red pepper was in 1559

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“Red pepper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red%20pepper. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

red pepper

noun
1
: a mature red sweet pepper or hot pepper
2
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