Meaning of hot pepper in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Noun

   hot pepper

   Definitions

   1. plant bearing very hot medium-sized oblong red peppers

   Examples

   • « grown principally in the Gulf Coast states for production of hot sauce »
2. 2. any of various pungent capsicum fruits