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cherry pepper

American  

noun

  1. a variety of pepper, Capsicum annuum cerasiforme, having rounded, usually pungent fruit.


Etymology

Origin of cherry pepper

First recorded in 1825–35

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Spiking the sauce with cherry pepper brine taught me a new cooking hack.

From Washington Post Jun. 27, 2022

It’s sappy, savory and delicious with notes of black cherry, pepper and mushroom.

From Washington Post May 21, 2021

Both of the men’s faces turned red as a cherry pepper, and the crowd roared in laughter and approval.

From Washington Times Dec. 1, 2018

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