ớt sừng bò
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of chili pepper: "Ớt sừng bò" refers to a specific variety of chili pepper characterized by its large, long, red fruit that is curved, resembling an ox horn.
- Capsicum annuum cultivar: It is a cultivated variety of the Capsicum annuum species, known for its distinctive shape and medium to high heat level.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Mẹ tôi thường thái ớt sừng bò để làm nước mắm chua ngọt. (My mother often slices "ớt sừng bò" to make a sweet and sour fish sauce.)
- Ớt sừng bò đỏ tươi rất đẹp mắt khi trang trí món ăn. (Fresh red "ớt sừng bò" is very visually appealing when used as a food garnish.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in culinary and agricultural contexts to specify this particular chili variety. It is often contrasted with other chili shapes like "ớt chỉ thiên" (pointing-up chili) or "ớt chuông" (bell pepper).
Variants and Related Words
- Ớt (n): The general term for chili or pepper.
- Ớt cay (n): Spicy chili, a general term for hot peppers.
- Ớt Đà Lạt (n): A specific term for a larger, milder bell pepper variety, often confused but distinct from "ớt sừng bò".
Synonyms
- Ox horn pepper: A direct descriptive translation of the name.
- Long red chili: A general descriptive term, though it lacks the specific shape connotation.
Related Idioms
- While there are no direct idioms using "ớt sừng bò", chilis ("ớt") commonly appear in Vietnamese idioms related to spiciness, intensity, or character, such as:
- Cay như ớt: As spicy as chili; meaning very sharp-tongued or fierce.