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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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