Capsicum baccatum
- noun
- /ˈkæpsɪkəm bɑːˈkɑːtəm/
- Specialized
- The Capsicum baccatum plant thrives in warm climates.
Examples
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Many South American dishes feature the Capsicum baccatum for its unique heat and flavor.
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The botanist studied a wild variety of Capsicum baccatum in the rainforest.
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Farmers have cultivated Capsicum baccatum for generations, selecting the hottest fruits for seed.
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Many chefs prefer Capsicum baccatum for its unique flavor.
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Farmers have cultivated Capsicum baccatum for generations, selecting the hottest fruits for seed.
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Many South American dishes feature the Capsicum baccatum for its unique heat and flavor.
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The botanist studied a wild variety of Capsicum baccatum in the rainforest.
Synonyms
1
8.9
A small plant from Central America with tiny red fruits that are very hot to eat
A small plant with tiny, very hot red peppers used in South American cooking
How Hot
- US
1
8.9
- Specialized
8
2.7
1
3.5
3
3.0
- US
20
1.6
Surface Forms
Morphology
Capsicum + baccatum
This is a Linnaean binomial: 'Capsicum' clearly names the pepper genus so a learner who knows that constituent can infer the phrase refers to a kind of pepper. However, 'baccatum' is a Latin species epithet (undefined here) and does not transparently convey the specific properties (small, hot, oblong, tropical) to a B1 learner, so the full meaning cannot be derived without botanical knowledge.
Etymology
Capsicum baccatum comes from old Latin words: Capsicum meaning 'box' and baccatum meaning 'berry'. So the name gives a simple picture — a pepper like a small berry, which fits this species with its small, hot red fruits.