red pepper

/ˌˈrɛd ˌpɛpər/

/rɛd ˈpɛpə/

Other forms: red peppers

Definitions of red pepper

1. noun

   ground pods and seeds of pungent red peppers of the genus Capsicum
   synonyms: cayenne, cayenne pepper

   type of:

   flavorer, flavoring, flavourer, flavouring, seasoner, seasoning

   something added to food primarily for the savor it imparts
2. noun

   very hot red peppers; usually long and thin; some very small
   synonyms: tabasco

   type of:

   hot pepper

   any of various pungent capsicum fruits