red pepper

noun

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

Examples of red pepper in a Sentence

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Fold in broccoli, onion, red pepper, cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2024 Spoon some of the jam and red pepper cassis on the plate. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 31 Oct. 2024 Stir in Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, garlic, and bell peppers; saute until peppers just start to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2024 The layers of sweet lump crab are stacked between crackly sheets of pastry, paired with a red pepper curry, and crowned with a flourish of microgreens. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 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 29 Nov. 2024.

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red pepper

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