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swahili [noun]

Pilipili hoho

Maana (Definition)

The sweet, non-pungent fruit of Capsicum annuum used widely in East African cooking.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

bell pepper / capsicum

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

pilipili hoho

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Culinary Botany
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mama alikata pilipili hoho kwenye mchuzi wa nyama."

Translation: Mother chopped bell peppers into the meat stew.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Rambo ya mbogaSarafu ya pilipiliChakula
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