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red pepper

noun

cayenne.
a pepper, Capsicum annuum longum, cultivated in many varieties, the yellow or red pods of which are used for flavoring, sauces, etc.
the mild, ripe fruit of the sweet pepper, Capsicum annuum grossum, used as a vegetable.

red pepper

noun

any of several varieties of the pepper plant Capsicum frutescens , cultivated for their hot pungent red podlike fruits
the fruit of any of these plants
the ripe red fruit of the sweet pepper
another name for cayenne pepper

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Word History and Origins

Origin of red pepper¹

First recorded in 1585–95

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Chili powders, red pepper flakes, chipotle in adobo, even jalapeño can all bring a slow-building warmth.

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After a quick midmorning coffee break, Lira launches into his prep work shift, crafting goat cheese and red pepper empanadas.

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Each ingredient, at first glance, feels like it could overrun the soup — roasted red peppers too sweet, garlic too pungent, sun-dried tomatoes too intense.

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They also have a nice pizza with soppressata, and it’s drizzled with honey and sliced red peppers.

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Instead of the boring red pepper flakes, you’ll find bottles of curated chili mixes with various spice levels, perfect to pair with a variety of meals.

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