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red pepper
noun
Definition of RED PEPPER
1
: a mature red capsicum fruit (as a sweet pepper or hot pepper)
2
: cayenne pepper 1
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First Known Use of RED PEPPER
circa 1591
Rhymes with RED PEPPER
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