ají

Definitions of ají
  1. noun
    very hot and finely tapering pepper of special pungency
    synonyms: chile, guindilla
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    types:
    pimienta de cayena
    a long and often twisted hot red pepper
    type of:
    pimiento del piquillo
    any of various pungent capsicum fruits
  2. noun
    ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum
    synonyms: pimentón, pimienta de cayena
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    type of:
    condimento
    something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
  3. noun
    tomatoes and onions and peppers (sweet or hot) simmered with vinegar and sugar and various seasonings
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    type of:
    aderezo
    a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment
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