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Capsicum annuum cerasiforme

Capsicum annuum cerasiforme

8.8
A pepper plant that makes small round spicy peppers often used in pickles and salsa
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : pimiento cereza
  • Many gardeners grow Capsicum annuum cerasiforme for use in salsa and pickling recipes.

Examples

  • The Capsicum annuum cerasiforme is widely cultivated for its small, spicy fruits.

  • The bright red Capsicum annuum cerasiforme added both color and heat to the dish.

  • I bought some Capsicum annuum cerasiforme at the farmer's market.

  • The Capsicum annuum cerasiforme adds a nice kick to salads.

  • Many gardeners grow Capsicum annuum cerasiforme for its small, spicy fruits, which are perfect for adding flavor to dishes.

  • The bright red Capsicum annuum cerasiforme is a popular choice for enhancing the taste and appearance of various recipes.

  • At the farmer's market, I found Capsicum annuum cerasiforme, known for its vibrant color and distinct flavor.

Synonyms

cherry pepper
vsCapsicum annuum cerasiforme
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A small round red fruit like a cherry that has a spicy taste

is the formal botanical variety name for the same plant

Surface Forms

Capsicum annuum cerasiforme singular
Capsicum annuum cerasiformes plural

Morphology

Capsicum + annuum + cerasiforme

This is a compositional botanical Latin name: 'Capsicum' denotes the pepper genus and the epithets ('annuum' = annual, 'cerasiforme' = cherry-shaped) describe features of the plant and fruit. If a learner knows the constituent meanings, the overall sense 'an annual, cherry-shaped pepper variety (cherry pepper)' follows directly; botanical Latin is cross-linguistically used and predictable, so the expression is transparent.

Etymology

Capsicum annuum cerasiforme uses old Latin words to describe the plant: capsicum means 'pepper', annuum means 'yearly', and cerasiforme means 'cherry-shaped'. So the name helps you remember it is a pepper that grows for one year and makes small, round fruits like cherries, called 'cherry peppers'.