hot_pepper
1. [ noun ] (botany) plant bearing very hot medium-sized oblong red peppers; grown principally in the Gulf Coast states for production of hot sauce
Synonyms: tabasco_plant Capsicum_frutescens tabasco_pepper
Related terms: capsicum genus_Capsicum tabasco
2. [ noun ] (chemistry,food) any of various pungent capsicum fruits
Related terms: pepper tabasco chili