red pepper

noun

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

red pepper

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of red pepper¹

First recorded in 1585–95

Example Sentences

Yeah, with like, spaghetti with little red pepper flakes.

From Salon

Before the introduction of mayo, Koreans typically fortified their dried squid with gochujang, a fermented red pepper paste.

From Salon

I sauté them most nights in olive oil with garlic and red pepper flakes, adding whatever soft herbs need using up.

From Seattle Times

In addition to its two star ingredients, the pasta calls for spaghetti, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves, garlic, red pepper flakes and salt.

From Salon

If you're sauteeing onion and then adding garlic and chopped red peppers, season the onion and then season the garlic and red pepper.

From Salon

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