cherry pepper
Definition
Noun: 1. A plant (Capsicum annuum var. cerasiforme) bearing small, round, usually pungent fruits: This refers to a specific cultivar of pepper plant known for producing fruit that is typically the size and shape of a cherry. The fruits are often, but not always, spicy.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The cherry pepper is thriving in the sunny corner of the garden. (This refers to the plant itself.)
- I added a finely chopped cherry pepper to the salsa for extra heat. (This refers to the fruit from the plant.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in culinary contexts to specify a particular type of chili pepper, valued for its shape, heat level, and suitability for pickling or stuffing.
- While "usually pungent," some varieties of cherry pepper can be sweet. The context or additional descriptors like "sweet cherry pepper" or "hot cherry pepper" may clarify.
Variants and Related Words
- Cherry pepper (fruit): The edible product of the plant.
- Capsicum: The botanical genus name for pepper plants, which includes cherry peppers.
- Pimento / Pimiento: A specific, large, heart-shaped sweet pepper, sometimes confused with but distinct from the smaller, round cherry pepper.
Synonyms
- Cherry chili: A near-synonym emphasizing the fruit's spiciness.
- Round pepper: A descriptive synonym focusing on the shape.
Related Phrases
- Stuffed cherry peppers: A common preparation where the peppers are hollowed out and filled with cheese or other mixtures.
- Pickled cherry peppers: Peppers preserved in a vinegar brine, often used as a condiment.
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plant bearing small rounded usually pungent fruits
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